Our associates have an extensive track record of success in challenging and dynamic project and operational environments, with collective experience spanning six continents, providing strategic leadership and hands-on support to all areas of airport operations.
airportQM can provide flexible and scalable resource and project teams with a broad range of skills and professional expertise that can be deployed quickly for project engagements of any duration, delivering benchmark consultancy services routed in international best practice and years of hands-on experience.
airportQM is a member of the Modalis group of companies and has access to the Modalis highly experienced international network of 125+ industry professionals. Our associates have an extensive track record of success in challenging and dynamic project and operational environments, with collective experience spanning six continents, providing strategic leadership and hands-on support to all areas of airport operations.
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Managing Partners
25+
Project Director & Managers
125+
Industry Experts
20+
Languages Spoken
30+
Resident Countries
Our Project Managers and Industry Experts speak more than 20 languages and they are resident in over 30 countries spanning six continents around the globe. Collectively, we provide strategic leadership, project management and industry expertise for the full life-cycle of transport infrastructure investment and operations.
Our Services
Our diverse team has an extensive background in airport site management and project delivery. We provide a practical perspective based on real-world experience. Chances are we have been in your shoes, so we not only understand the challenges you are facing, we have a track record of success in implementing solutions.
Audit & Assessment
Strongly routed in Quality Management(QM) and audit principles/requirements. Broad team expertise with in-depth compliance audits and operational assessments across airport operations. Specialist expertise in aerodrome safety, Safety Management Systems (SMS), airport security and performance.
Regulatory Compliance
Decades of combined team experience in all areas of airport regulation, spanning national international requirements. Deep insights and familiarity from airport and regulator perspectives, providing specialist compliance advice to existing operations/supporting compliant activation of new facilities, systems and infrastructure.
Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer
Successful delivery of dozens of complex airport infrastructure ORAT and activation projects worldwide. Seasoned experts with real-world background leading operational transition/integration of new infrastructure and airport systems. Keen attention to risk mitigation and operational resilience in asset commissioning and integration, including operational trials, staff familiarization and “Go Live” planning.
Training Solutions
Development of Competency Frameworks and Learning Management Systems encompassing regulatory and business requirement. Experienced in delivering theoretical and practical on-airport training and assessment that addresses both “Need to Know” and “Need to Do” competencies.
Concept of Operations
Development of industry benchmark Operational Strategies and Concept of Operations (ConOps) that harness facilities improvements and new technologies. Operational design reviews to assure the operability and smooth entry in service of new infrastructure, asset and systems.
Advisory Services
Our highly experienced professional network can provide strategic and hands-on support to airports and the aviation industry, to deliver operational improvements, harness opportunities or address upcoming issues.
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What our clients have to say
Jose A. Álvarez
Senior Project Manager (past) — Ferrovial Airports
Modalis is doing a remarkable job as part of the [New York - JFK] New Terminal One [NTO] Team supporting the Development of the Concept of Operations [ConOps]. The variety of worldwide expertise on different areas has been unvaluable to improve the program. I´m confident we will continue working with Modalis in the years to come.
Madrid, Spain
Balazs Bogatsz
Chief Commercial Officer — Calgary Airport Authority
I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support in summarizing our commercial strategy. Your insights and benchmark overview truly impressed the board members—they were captivated by the depth of analysis and clarity you provided. The concise report was highly appreciated, not only for its precision but also for the clear understanding it conveyed on how YYC will develop its commercial areas. Your expertise and structured approach made a significant impact, and I am grateful for the collaboration.
Calgary, Canada
Alan Tan
VP Aerodrome Safety & Aviation Security, Changi Airport Group — Changi Airport Group
Modalis supported Changi Airport Group with a full audit of our aerodrome operations and safety management systems at Changi and Seletar Airports, in support of our regulatory re-certification process. The Modalis team did an excellent job in a short amount of time. They highlighted key areas for improvement and provided invaluable guidance, advice and hands-on support to address those and aid the successful re-certification of our aerodromes.
Changi, Singapore
Frederic Nicolon
Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Senior Director Major Projects Aviation Business Unit — Egis Avia SAS
Modalis team has done a great job throughout the sensitive six-month period prior to the transfer of international flights to the new 200,000sqm terminal building at Algiers airport. Our operational readiness and airport transfer activities have definitely been enhanced by the valuable contribution of Modalis experts. All project stakeholders have reported their satisfaction ahead of the April 2019 opening of the facility and smooth transfer.
Guyancourt, France
Michael Kelly
General Manager - Land Development (past) — Lethbridge Airport, City of Lethbridge
After taking over the ownership of the Lethbridge Airport, The City of Lethbridge was not sure if we were getting the best bang for the buck with the airport operation. The Modalis team review sharpened the airport operations and developed a solid business plan to maximize the growth potential of the Lethbridge Airport.
Lethbridge, Canada