In today’s rapidly evolving built environment, the intersection between infrastructure development and aviation safety has never been more critical. From renewable energy projects to high-rise developments and major infrastructure upgrades, ensuring that new proposals do not adversely impact aviation operations is a complex but essential task.
At Aviation Projects, we specialise in delivering robust, technically sound Aviation Impact Assessments (AIAs) that support safe, compliant, and future-ready development outcomes.
What is an Aviation Impact Assessment (AIA)?
An AIA evaluates how a proposed development may affect aviation operations, infrastructure, and safety. These assessments are essential for identifying potential risks such as:
- Intrusions into Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)
- Penetration of Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS) surfaces
- Impacts on airspace and flight procedures
- Lighting, cumulative turbulence impacts
- Communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) interference.
AIAs are often required as part of the planning approvals process and are a key component of aviation safeguarding under frameworks such as International Civil Aviation Organization guidance and Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations.
Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in operational experience, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to safety-first outcomes.
- Early Engagement - We work with clients from the earliest project stages to identify potential aviation constraints before they become costly issues. Early input allows for design optimisation and reduces approval risk.
- Technical Knowledge - Our team applies industry-leading methodologies aligned with standards such as ICAO Annex 14 and CASA MOS Part 139. We assess both current and future operational scenarios to ensure long-term compatibility.
- Operational Insight - Our work is informed by real-world aviation operations. This ensures our recommendations are practical, implementable, and aligned with how airports and airspace actually function.
- Stakeholder Engagement - We engage closely with airport operators, air navigation service providers, regulators, and project stakeholders to deliver outcomes that are technically robust and broadly supported.
Our AIAs support a wide range of developments, including:
- Renewable energy projects (wind farms, solar farms, battery storage facilites)
- Urban developments (high-rise buildings, precinct planning)
- Transport and infrastructure projects
- Temporary structures (cranes and construction equipment)
- Airport development and master planning initiatives.
We help clients navigate complex approval pathways while maintaining alignment with aviation safety and operational requirements.
Planning a development near an airport or within controlled airspace? Contact us to ensure your project is safe, compliant, and ready for approval.
Tags: Aviation Impact Assessment, Project Approvals, Aviation Safety, Aviation Projects, Aerodrome, Renewable Energy
