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Our experience includes advising transactions on some of the world’s largest infrastructure projects, such as the £2bn acquisition of London City Airport, and a $3bn project at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
We worked to optimise the capacity of the airport, which is highly constrained due to its geography. The project also involved thorough traffic...
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What services do we offer for investors in the Airports & Aviation sector?
Technical Advisory
Our reputation as a globally trusted technical advisor is built on over a decade of successfully providing independent due diligence to lenders and investors on major infrastructure projects across multiple asset classes around the world.
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Demand and Traffic Advisory
We believe that accurate data and its analysis are crucial to making a shrewd investment in infrastructure. Market analysis and sector insight help us evaluate revenue potential with our clients.
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Strategic and Commercial Advisory
Navigating through the lifecycle of an investment requires ongoing lateral thinking and shrewd commercial planning. That’s the job of our strategic and commercial advisors.
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What are Infrata's areas of expertise?
Traffic Forecasting
Traffic Forecasting
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We provide investment-grade forecasts for all aspects of aviation investment. With Infrata, you’ll have access to world-class analytical tools and industry data sources, such as MIDT and PAXIS.
Our forecasts will provide you with key metrics for airport development, allowing you to make informed decisions about the future of your assets.
Route Development and Network Planning
Route Development and Network Planning
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Route development lies at the heart of aviation strategy, and is a core component of Infrata’s services.
Our team’s experience helps us navigate the path to successful network planning, overcoming issues such as congestion and poor airfield performance. We also maintain strong links with the wider airline community.
Airport Non-aeronautical Development
Airport Non-aeronautical Development
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We understand that non-aeronautical revenue drivers are key to the airport business model. Infrata can offer accurate commercial revenue forecasts, helping you to plug revenue gaps outside of the terminal. This ranges from parking and transportation, to concessions and advertising.
Regulation and Charges
Regulation and Charges
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Aeronautical charges are vitally important to the long term development of airports. For Infrata, the key word here is experience.
Infrata’s team includes two former senior executives at the UK Civil Aviation Authority. We also have a strong track record of advising both investors and international CAAs and Government Agencies.
Our role lies in understanding and communicating what changes to regulation and charges can mean for airports and their stakeholders.
Masterplanning
Masterplanning
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Effective masterplanning is what makes airports viable in the long term. Infrata is used to dealing with the details. From taxiways and aprons to air traffic control, we see the package as a whole.
Our services range from initial feasibility studies to complete master development plans, including capex estimates, procurement strategy and environmental assessments.
Capital Expenditure
Capital Expenditure
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Optimising capital expenditure is a major challenge for the airport community, whether it’s for additional infrastructure and expansion, or other major projects.
Our in-house team includes engineers and masterplanners, all of whom help to develop effective, value-led investment plans. Through benchmark testing, Infrata will identify inefficiencies in capital expenditure, and will create alternative pathways for your investment.
Operating Strategies and Costs
Operating Strategies and Costs
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A streamlined investment isn’t just about increasing revenue. We also offer clear paths to cost reduction.
Our strategies are based on industry-standard cost estimation and cost escalation techniques. We are also able to draw on a wealth of benchmarks from airports around the world.
Bid Management and Support
Bid Management and Support
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Airport transactions are a complex business, but a business we know well.
Infrata has provided advisory services for more than 30 airport bids around the world, working on both the sell-side and the buy-side of transactions. Our work has included bids on some of the world’s largest and most strategically important transport hubs. Visit our Projects page for more information on Infrata’s experience with bid management and support.
Planning Inquiries
Planning Inquiries
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Optimising capital expenditure is a major challenge for the airport community, whether it’s for additional infrastructure and expansion, or other major projects.
Our in-house team includes engineers and masterplanners, all of whom help to develop effective, value-led investment plans. Through benchmark testing, Infrata will identify inefficiencies in capital expenditure, and will create alternative pathways for your investment.
Expert Witness
Expert Witness
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The Infrata team lends unparalleled knowledge and experience to the definition, specification and delivery stages of both public and private aviation projects.
As an independent consultancy, our expertise is particularly valuable in areas of dispute and arbitration.
Infrata's advisory services aren't just aimed at general investors. We can also provide assistance for a variety of niche investment needs.
At Infrata we understand that no two aviation projects are the same. Understanding the specific needs of business and regional airports is key to our success.
Our global, multi-lingual team creates links between airports around the world.
Our team has first-hand experience of working in Civil Aviation Authorities and working with government agencies. We’re industry-leaders when it comes to understanding policy and regulation.
Working with the wider aviation community, Infrata’s advisory services also extend to the aviation service industry, for maintenance, repair and operations.
Infrastructure investment is about more than on-site facilities: it’s about the bigger picture. That’s why our work extends to non-aeronautical revenues, such as transportation links to nearby cities.
Our journey starts with a simple consultation. Arrange a meeting with our team to discuss your options for investing in aviation infrastructure.