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Aeronautical Studies

Aeronautical Studies are conducted whenever an operational, infrastructural, or airspace-related change may impact the safety, performance, or regulatory compliance of aviation operations. These studies provide a structured, risk-based assessment that determines whether a proposed change can be safely implemented, what mitigations may be required, and how its effects will influence airspace users, airport operations, and instrument procedures.

Our Aeronautical Studies support a wide range of scenarios, including:

  • Implementation of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and transition from conventional to satellite-based procedures;

  • Airspace reconfiguration (sectorisation changes, new terminal routes, redesigned TMA/CTR structures);

  • Runway extensions or threshold displacements, including associated safety areas and approach/departure surfaces;

  • Relocation, modification, or decommissioning of navigation aids (ILS, VOR, DME, NDB) and their effect on instrument flight procedures;

  • Introduction of new operational concepts, including simultaneous operations, revised ATC procedures, or new aircraft types;

  • Environmental or terrain-related changes influencing obstacle environments or flight path design.

Each study follows an internationally recognised methodology to ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory acceptance. Our process typically includes:

  • Identification and characterisation of the proposed change or non-standard condition;

  • Detailed modelling of aircraft trajectories, airspace interactions, and procedure impacts;

  • Evaluation of effects on instrument flight procedures, protected airspace, navigational performance, and ATC operations;

  • Comprehensive risk assessment covering likelihood, severity, and operational sensitivity;

  • Development of robust mitigation strategies, such as procedural modifications, operational constraints, revised minima, infrastructure adjustments, or phased implementation;

  • Production of a clear, formally structured report suitable for submission to civil aviation authorities and planning bodies.

Our Aeronautical Studies enable stakeholders to move forward with confidence when implementing new technologies, expanding airport infrastructure, modifying airspace, or transitioning to modern navigation solutions. They ensure that all changes are assessed with the highest level of technical rigor, balancing innovation and development with the unwavering priority of aviation safety.

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