Christmas Island Airport facilitates air transport and logistics operations in support of the local community and significant Commonwealth of Australia border protection activities.

Aviation Projects was engaged to consider options for provision of runway end safety areas that comply with new standards.

The scope of work included:

  • Determination of runway characteristics, declared lengths and revised approach and take-off areas for various options
  • Consideration of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system location and implications to minimum eye height over threshold
  • Analysis of the impact on aircraft operational performance for each option, using publicly available aircraft performance data and by consulting with the major aircraft operator
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates for each option.
Christmas Island Airport Runway End Safety Area investigation

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton

Aviation Projects was the winner of the prestigious AAA National Airport Industry 2014 award for Corporate Project of the Year (Less than 30 staff), for its involvement in the development of the Busselton Regional Airport Upgrade Project, Business Case.

Aviation Projects provided valuable and detailed contributions to Busselton Regional Airport’s business case for the proposed expansion of its services. This contribution was comprehensive and included an infrastructure cost estimate, operational modelling, financial risk analysis as well as a project and funding timeline.

 

Aviation Projects' contribution in developing and delivering the above mentioned outcomes was critical to the preparation of the Western Australian Government Business Case. Aviation Projects' specialist knowledge in developing the outcomes and presentation of reports was timely and professional throughout the project.

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton