Advantage West Midlands (2002)
A regional economic development strategy for Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre.
Advantage West Midlands/East Midlands Development Agency (2002)
A study of the economic development and regeneration implications of the alternative scenarios of the growth of aviation included in the Department for Transport’s Midlands Air Services Consultation Document.
Advantage West Midlands/West Midlands Regional Assembly (2005)
Study into the economic implications of airport expansion in the West Midlands in support of the new Regional Spatial Strategy.
Aer Rianta (2001 – 2002)
An assessment of the national, regional and local economic impact of the proposed new runway at Dublin Airport.
AIG, Credit Suisse & GECAS (2006)
Appointed to assist with the process of due diligence in connection with the consortium's successful bid for the acquisition of London City Airport.
Airbus (2006 and 2009)
Providing the design layout for a new Beluga cargo aircraft apron and taxiway at the Broughton Airport for the loading of wings to be transported to Hamburg and Toulouse.
Simulation Study of airport operations using the SIMMOD simulation tool.
Air Route Development Company (Northern Ireland) Ltd (2003 – 2005)
Appointed in November 2003 to undertake an economic appraisal of the value of investment to support new air routes from Northern Ireland airports.
Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) (1998– 2004)
The position of York Aviation as one of the leading companies in Europe in relation to the economic impact of airports was recognised by ACI EUROPE, the trade body for European airports. We assisted ACI EUROPE with the preparation of the 1998 brochure on the economic impact of airports, including a review of economic impact assessments of 35 airports in Europe, North America and South East Asia, giving us unrivalled knowledge of the economic impacts of airport development. We have also published an Economic Impact Study Kit jointly with ACI EUROPE. York Aviation was re-appointed in December 2002 to update the 1998 work, and a revised report was published in 2004 and is available to download from the 'Downloads' section of this website.
Airport Operators Association (2005)
Preparation of Economic Impact Brochure.
Airport Regions Conference (2000– 2005)
A study of future trends in airport-related employment based on five case studies of continental European airports (Dublin, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Vienna) and UK experience at Birmingham, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted. The work examines current and projected occupational and skill breakdowns of airport workforces, the likely impact of key drivers of employment growth, and examples of good practice in relation to the implementation of training and employment programmes.
We also contributed to the Manual of Air Service Development in 2005.
Association of European Express Carriers/European Express Organisation (1999)
We carried out an assessment of the employment impact of the express carrier industry in the countries of the European Union and the five applicant states.
Atlantic Connectivity Alliance
Working with a wide range of public and private sector stakeholders we examined the impact on the regional economy of the withdrawal of the Aer Lingus Shannon to Heathrow service in early 2008. This work also included the analysis of options for supporting the development of new services.
BAA (2006)
Participating in the SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) Consortium as part of the BAA-led airport team.
Barcelona Activa (2001)
Barcelona Activa, the economic development agency for Barcelona, was seeking to create a service that provides information and guidance for young people on employment opportunities in key growth sectors in the City. In order to support the establishment of the new service, Barcelona Activa carried out a series of studies of the key growth sectors. We carried out studies of the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Barcelona Regional (1998)
We assisted Barcelona Regional, the metropolitan agency for urban infrastructure development, with an assessment of the likely impact of the growth of the airport on the economic development of both the City and Catalonia, based on experience from around the world.
Beauvais Airport (2007)
Air traffic forecasts, capacity, and financial analysis for a bidder for the concession to operate Beauvais Airport.
Birmingham International Airport (1993 – 2006)
We have undertaken the following assignments for Birmingham International Airport:
An assessment of the economic impact of the airport on the West Midlands Region, updated in March 1995 for inclusion in the Airport Company's Masterplan for the period to 2005. This work was an input to Board decisions regarding the ownership structure of the airport (1993 and 1995);
An assessment of the economic impact of the expansion of long haul services from the airport. This involved an assessment of the impact of the extension of the runway necessary to allow the development of services to a wide range of long haul destinations (1994);
An economic impact report in support of the planning application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for the expansion of terminal capacity at the Airport (1995);
An assessment of the economic impact of the airport on both the West Midlands and East Midlands Regions, in the context of the updating of the Airport’s Masterplan, the review of the Solihull Unitary Development Plan and the Government’s Midlands Regional Air Services Study (1999);
An assessment of the economic case for the extension of the runway in order to accommodate long haul services to the Far East, the West Coast of the US and elsewhere and to reduce payload restrictions on other routes (2001).
An economic impact assessment in support of the Airport’s Master Plan (2005)
A review of long term passenger forecasts (2005-7).
An economic impact assessment of the proposed runway extension (2007).
Bournemouth International Airport (2001)
An assessment of the sub-regional economic impact of the Airport, following its purchase by the Manchester Airport Group.
Cardiff International Airport (1997 – 1999)
An assessment of the regional economic impact of the airport in the context of proposals for a new £65 million access road. We assisted in the preparation of traffic forecasts over the period to 2010 and examined the income and employment implications of this projected growth and the wider regional economic benefits of the expansion of the airport.
Subsequently, we played a major role in securing the support of Welsh Office Ministers and the key Local Authorities in South Wales for the early construction of the new Airport Access Road.
This earlier report was then updated and developed in order to examine explicitly the economic case for the new Airport Access Road. This involved looking at air traffic forecasts both with and without the new Road and the economic impact of the airport under both scenarios.
Catalunya Government (2004)
Working with local consultants on key objectives and measures for route development fund intervention in Catalunya
Church Schools Company, Salford (2004)
Advising on the feasibility of locating the proposed new Salford Academy on each of four potential sites adjacent to Barton Aerodrome in Greater Manchester.
City Hopper Airports (2003 – 2005)
Appointed Spring 2003 to prepare long term passengers forecasts and an appraisal of sub-regional economic impact for Birmingham Wolverhampton Airport (2003).
Due diligence assessment of Blackpool Airport passenger forecasts (2004).
Advice on route development at Blackpool Airport (2005).
Provision of advice regarding passenger forecasts for a potential airport acquisition (2005).
City of London Corporation (2008)
A study to examine the economic importance of air services to the City of London economy
Cuidad Real Airport (2006)
A study into the economic impact of the growth potential at Cuidad Real (Don Quixote Airport) located to the south of Madrid.
Consortium of Airports Against Finningley (2000-2002)
An assessment of the economic case for the new commercial airport at Finningley near Doncaster proposed by Peel Airports, undertaken for a consortium of Nottingham EMA Airport, Humberside Airport and Leeds-Bradford Airport. Nigel Mason appeared as an expert witness at the Public Inquiry in January 2002. Louise Congdon also gave forecasting and policy evidence to this Inquiry.
Cornwall County Council (2005)
An economic impact study of Newquay Airport.
Cumbria Inward Investment Agency (2003-2004)
Appointed in November 2003 to carry out a study into the feasibility of operating helicopter services from West Cumbria.
DfT (Department for Transport) (2002-2005)
Advice on the analysis framework for analysing responses to the Regional Consultation into the Future of Air Transport and Chair of various regional and national workshops (2002)
Development of an Appraisal Framework for Route Development Funding. (2004)
Derry City Council (2006-9)
Financial Appraisal of Development options for City of Derry Airport (2009)
Economic Impact Study of City of Derry Airport (2009)
Study into governance options for the City of Derry Airport, including Business Plan verification.
Update to previous report on Airport Funding Options (2008).
Strategic advice on the preparation of a 10-year Business Plan for City of Derry Airport (2008).
DHL (2002)
An assessment of the current and projected economic importance of the express freight industry at Nottingham EMA Airport.
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (2007)
Advice in relation to the potential for maximising the benefits of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield in connection with the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI).
Dublin Airport Authority (2005)
An economic impact assessment of the proposed second east-west runway at Dublin Airport.
East of England Development Agency (2005-2007)
Study into the socio-economic case for the expansion of activities at London Southend Airport (2005).
Study into the socio-economic case for the expansion of activities at Norwich International Airport (2006/7).
East Midlands Airport (2001 & 2004)
An assessment of the economic value of night time aircraft operations, in the context of a request from the local planning authority to the Secretary of State to designate the airport under Section 78 of the Civil Aviation Act.
Preparation of Busy Day timetables for terminal capacity planning.
East Midlands Development Agency (2003)
Development of a regional economic development strategy for the vicinity of Nottingham EMA Airport.
easyJet (2006)
Advice in relation to Berlin Airport.
Elvington Park Ltd (2008)
Provision of advice in relation to the need for and economic impact of a proposed hangar development at Elvington Aerodrome near York, the subject of a planning appeal, including preparation of a Proof of Evidence and acting as expert witness at the Public Inquiry .
England's Regional Development Agencies (2002 – 2005)
A study into aviation and airport strategy for the English RDAs to prepare a common response to the Government's Regional Consultation into the Future Development of Air Transport in the UK. This report was submitted to Government in November 2003. An Executive Summary has been submitted as evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee Inquiry into the Future of Aviation (2003).
Preparation of a common approach to an Aviation and Airport Strategy for England, for the nine Regional Development Agencies in the context of the Government's consultation process on the Future of Air Transport in the UK. In addition a follow on response from the nine English RDA's was completed following the inclusion of Gatwick Airport in the consultation process (2002 – 2003).
Guidance on the opportunities for the English Regional Development Agencies to support air transport opportunities provided in the 2003 Aviation White Paper. The clients are: in the West Midlands (AWM – Advantage West Midlands), the East Midlands (EMDA – East Midlands Development Agency), the North East (One North East) and the South West (SWRDA – South West England Development Agency) (2004).
Assessment of the economic value of Heathrow to the English regions in the context of the consultation on the future development of Heathrow (2007-8).
Exeter Airport
An assessment of the economic impact of the airport as an input to policy decisions in the Structure Plan Review and in the context of local government re-organisation and the acute budgetary position of its owner, Devon County Council. Key issues in relation to the Structure Plan Review included the allocation of employment land associated with the expansion of the airport, and especially the development potential of the adjacent Skypark site, and the proposals for the construction of a new settlement in the area east of Exeter.
The economic impact assessment was updated in 2001 in the context of regional initiatives on air services and development proposals in the vicinity of the airport, including Skypark, an inter-modal freight transfer station, and the proposed new settlement to the east of Exeter.
European Airlines Associations (AEA, EBAA, ECA, ELFAA, ERA & IACA) (2007)
In association with Ernst & Young, an analysis of the EC proposal to include aviation in the European Emissions Trading Scheme.
European Low Fares Airline Association (2007)
A study into the social benefits and impact of Low Fares Airlines in Europe.
Federal Express Europe (1998)
An assessment of the impact of the operations of Federal Express on the UK economy in the context of negotiations over fifth freedom rights.
FlyAmbeo
An assessment of the market potential for corporate services by Very Light Jets from the South East of England including a review of CAA data, air intensive aviation markets, and the wider General Aviaiton market.
Gdansk Airport (2007-9)
In conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Warsaw, provision of management scenarios and investment strategies for running and developing a second airport in the Gdansk region of northern Poland.
In partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Poland, preparation of traffic forecasts and a market assessment for PLG Gdansk Airport.
Government Office for the East of England (GO East) (2004)
The provision of advice regarding the traffic forecast assumptions for Stansted Airport.
GoSkills (2004 - 2005)
Assessments of aviation industry skills needs and provision to support the development of the air transport industry in the North West of England.
Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd (2007)
Provision of advice relating to runway, airfield and terminal operations at Inverness Airport, identifying where improvements could be made to manage peak activity.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise , Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Executive (2003 – 2005)
Appointed March 2003 to carry out an Economic Appraisal of the application of the International Route Development Fund.
Humberside International Airport (1999)
An assessment of the sub-regional economic impact of the airport.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (2007)
Provision of advice to a potential investor on the market potential of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa
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John Laing (2004)
Provision of ‘Due Diligence’ and business strategy advice for John Laing in support of the possible acquisition of a major European airport.
Laing Investment Management Services (2007)
In conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers (Prague) a study into the potential for the development of the former military airbase at Pardubice as a second airport for Prague in the Czech Republic.
Lancashire Economic Partnership (2006)
A study to provide the Lancashire Economic Partnership with advice to enable the public sector stakeholders within the sub region to gain a clearer understanding of Blackpool Airport in terms of its ability to act as a driver for economic development.
Leeds-Bradford International Airport (1994 – 1995)
An assessment of the prospects for the development of the airport for a private sector client with an interest in adjacent land, in the context of the relaxation of the restrictions on night-time flying and the emerging Leeds Unitary Development Plan. We prepared forecasts of the growth of passenger traffic over the period to 2010 and examined the employment implications of this projected growth. The employment forecasts were used to assess the employment land allocations needed in order to prevent the expansion of the airport being constrained over the Plan period.
Leeds-Bradford International Airport (2002 – 2006)
Assistance in the preparation of response to the Future Development of Air Transport in the North of England.
A review of the 'Draft Development Strategy Plan to the Year 2016' for Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Update of Economic Impact for Master Plan (2005)
Review of Passenger Forecasts (2005-2006)
Technical Vendor Due Diligence (2006)
London City Airport (2005 - 2008)
An economic and social impact assessment of the Airport’s growth on the Thames Gateway area in support of the Airport’s Master Plan (2005).
Preparation of the economic and social impact case in connection with forthcoming planning applications (2007-8).
Preparation of air traffic forecasts to support future plajnnig applications (2007-8).
London Luton Airport (2002 & 2007)
Preparation of a paper on the economic impact of the airport in the context of the reviews of the Bedfordshire and Luton Structure Plan and the Borough of Luton Local Plan.
Advice on air traffic forecasts, capacity development, costs and revenues at Luton Airport.
Luftfartsverket (1999)
An analysis of the economic implications of alternative scenarios of airport development in the Stockholm region, including concentration of activity at Arlanda and the construction of a new airport to the south of the City, for the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration. The work involved estimating the employment and wider economic benefits of the alternative scenarios and an assessment of the implications of the scenarios for the overall economic development of the region.
Luton Borough Council (2006)
A review of Luton Airport forecasts in conjunction with Ernst and Young.
Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport (2003)
York Aviation was appointed by Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport to undertake an economic impact assessment of the Airport within the Rhone-Alpes Region. This work is due for completion in Autumn 2003.
Manchester Airport (1991 – 2007)
We have undertaken the following assignments for Manchester Airport:
An assessment of the economic development potential of the airport, forming the basis for the economic development strategy adopted by the surrounding Local Authorities (1991);
Preparation of evidence on the economic impact of the proposed Second Runway on the North West Region. Nigel Mason appeared as an expert witness on behalf of the Airport Company at the Public Inquiry in July 1994;
An assignment for Manchester City Council, suggesting supply chain mechanisms through which the economic benefits resulting from the expansion of the airport could be captured by areas most in need of regeneration (1994);
Preparation of evidence on the relative employment impacts of the proposed Second Runway and the proposed expansion of Liverpool Airport. Nigel Mason appeared as an expert witness on behalf of Manchester Airport Plc at the Liverpool Airport Inquiry in May 1995;
An assessment of the economic impact of a failure to achieve further liberalisation of air services on the North West Region. The study report was used in the Airport Company's lobbying campaign for "open skies" (1996);
An assignment to develop pilot employment initiatives that could be implemented in order to ensure that areas of high unemployment in South Manchester benefit from the expansion of the airport (1997);
Assistance with the evaluation of development options as part of a long term strategic review (1999);
A study of the economic impact of the Manchester-Kuala Lumpur service introduced by Malaysia Airlines in March 1999 (1999-2000).
A study of the airport supply chain, identifying key relevant sectors and the extent to which employment and wealth are being generated outside the north of England, and suggesting ways in which regional partners can influence future indirect job generation (2001-2002).
Passenger Terminal Modelling studies have been carried out testing a variety of scenarios related to optimising the processing times and landside and airside passenger dwell times with the Terminals at Manchester Airport. These results have been used to help identify opportunities to speed up processing and maximise quality dwell times in order that the passenger experience can be improved, retail and commercial revenues enhanced, and that best use can be made of existing processing facilities at check-in and security."
Provision of a terminal simulation training course using modeling tools.
Advising on the methodologies for assessing the off-load capacity of inbound baggage using simulation modeling.
Appointed in November 2003 to update the ‘Capacity Thermometer’ tool which guides where and when, in relation to throughput, investment or management solutions are required for the airport’s airfield and terminal passenger and aircraft handling infrastructure.
Advice on the economic impact of air service liberalisation. (2004/5)
Support for Master Plan preparation, including: development of Busy Day Schedules and further analysis of airside and terminal capacity requirements including Terminal 2 Phase 2 (2004-6); airside capacity assessment for the period from 2005 to 2030 (2005); long-term runway capacity assessment (2005); training provision in the use of the SIMMOD Plus! runway and airfield simulation modelling tool (2006); an airfield capacity study utilising the SIMMOD tool to analyse poposals for taxiway and apron development.
Traffic allocation and stand demand studies in support of the Terminal 2 Phase 2 feasibility study (2006).
A study into the economic and social impact of the four Manchester Airport Group airports, Manchester, Nottingham East Midlands, Humberside, and Bournemouth, undertaken in conjunction with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies.
Newcastle International Airport (2005)
The preparation of the mix of aircraft and layout design for the new South Side Apron.
North Somerset Council (2005)
Examination of the Bristol Airport Master Plan and provision of advice as to whether its proposals offer the best solution with regards to land take, environmental impact, and protection for the long term socio-economic needs of the sub-region. This study included a critique of the current airport capacity and examined the merits of proposals put forward for the future.
Further advice in relation to the Final Master Plan and in connection with the planning application for terminal development.
North West Development Agency (2002 – 2005)
We have undertaken the following assignments for NWDA:
Preparation of a position statement on the development of airports in the North of England in the context of the Government’s consultation process on the future of air transport in the UK for the three Regional Development Agencies (the North West Development Agency, One North East and Yorkshire Forward) (2002).
A study into new route development (with PWC) assessing whether and how the agency should support the development of new routes at the airports in the region and how the benefits of such support should be measured (2003)
A study mapping the aviation cluster within the North West. Identifying the extent of an aviation cluster and what measures the agency might exercise to strengthen the cluster (2003)
An appraisal of the potential economic benefits of NWDA support for the development of Carlisle Airport and development of an Airport Business Plan (2003/4) and extension to the contract to finalise the Business Plan (2004/5)
Assistance with the establishment of an Air Services Development Fund and development of the economic appraisal framework (2004/5).
North West Leicestershire District Council (2004)
An 'Examination of the Air Traffic Forecasts for Nottingham EMA Airport' in connection with the planning application for the proposed runway extension.
Assessment of the planning application by Nottingham EMA Airport to extend the international departure lounge.
Peel Airports Ltd (2004)
Preparation of a paper on the economic impact of the Thomsonfly and TUI Britannia operations at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield.
Advice on Public Service Obligations (2004).
Plymouth City Council (2005)
An assessment of the current and future economic role of Plymouth City Airport and the business viability of the airport over the period to 2030 within the air transport structure of the Southwest of England. The study will be used to inform Plymouth City Council’s Local Development Framework and Plymouth City Airport’s Master Plan process.
Pomorskie Voivodeship Regional Government of Poland (2008)
In conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Warsaw, the development of an airport strategy, including socio-economic benefits and linkages to surface transport strategy.
Redhill Airport (1994)
Nigel Mason appeared as an expert witness at the Redhill Airport Inquiry on behalf of the Promoters, presenting evidence on the impact of the proposal on the labour and housing markets.
Renaissance South Yorkshire (2003 – 2004)
Appointed in November 2003 to undertake a study to maximize the economic regeneration opportunities of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield.
Ryanair (2005-2008)
York Aviation continues to provide ongoing advice to Ryanair on a number of topics, including: regulatory matters related to ground handling and other airport related issues; the development of Stansted Airport (for the Stansted Airlines Consultative Committee) including providing an expert witness at the G1 Public Inquiry; slot co-ordination and capacity development at Dublin Airport and the provision of an expert witness at the Public Hearing in relation to Terminal 2; and market analysis in connection with the propsed merger with Aer Lingus.
Scottish Enterprise (2003–2009)
Retained by Scottish Enterprise to develop an Economic Appraisal Framework for the Scottish Route Development Fund in March 2003 and subsequently to undertake specific route appraisals on a continuing basis.
Economic Impact Assessment of Edinburgh Airport for Scottish Enterprise and partners on the West Edinbugh Developemnt Partnership.
Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire & Partners (2006)
Appointed with Ekos Consulting and others to undertake the development of an Economic Development Framework Plan for the Glasgow Airport Zone.
Sheffield City Airport (1998-2001)
An assessment of the future economic impact of this new city centre airport, involving a review of passenger traffic forecasts and an environmental impact assessment, as well as the estimation of employment and income effects and the wider economic impact of the airport. The study was an important input into strategic policy decisions to be taken by the two relevant Local Authorities regarding the development of the airport and the surrounding area (1998).
An assessment of the contribution Sheffield City Airport is currently making to the economy of South Yorkshire, its potential impact over the next 15 years, and the key obstacles to the development of a strong network of services, and the identification of a realistic and deliverable strategy for removing these obstacles (2000-2001).
Sheffield City Council (2005)
An economic and viability assessment of Sheffield City Airport.
Sochaczew Airport (2006)
In conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, a preliminary feasibility study into the conversion of a military airbase to be the second airport for Warsaw.
South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA) (2006)
Advice in connection with the South East of England Plan.
St. Helens Council (2004 - 2005)
A study setting out a marketing, management and implementation strategy for the promotion and development of aviation at the Haydock Park Racecourse Aerodrome as one of the projects identified by the St. Helens City Growth Strategy.
States of Guernsey
An economic based assessment of deevlopment options at Guernsey Airport.
Stockholm STRAIR Partnership (2005-2006)
STRAIR-funded project to look at the drivers of airport-related business development around Stockholm Arlanda airport (2005) and to develop an action plan for business development in the airport region building on the outline strategy established in Phase 1 to develop priorities and examine the mechanisms and information required for successful implementation (2006).
Stockport Avondale High School (2005)
Advice to architects AEDAS concerning risk and other aviation related issues associated with over-flights to and from Manchester Airport at the site of the proposed new Academy.
TAG Farnborough (2006/7)
Advice and evidence in relation to the need for an increase in weekend business aviation movements at Farnborough Airport.
Teesside International Airport (1998)
Nigel Mason appeared as an expert witness at the Public Inquiry into Phase I of the proposed southside development at the Airport on behalf of Moorfield Semley (Teesside) Limited, the promoters of the scheme. The scheme includes 176,877 square metres of airport-related freight, warehousing and industrial development. The focus of the evidence was on the economic context of Teesside and the employment likely to be supported by the scheme.
Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit (2008)
An analysis of the value of the Durham Tees Valley to Heathrow service to the Tees Valley area economy.
Uttlesford District Council (2002)
Advice on the employment and economic evidence prepared by BAA Plc in support of the planning application for the expansion of Stansted Airport to handle 25 million passengers per annum.
Welsh Assembly Government (2007)
Appraisal of routes supported under the Welsh Route Development Fund.
West Midlands Regional Assembly (2006)
Advice on the Airspace issues raised at the Coventry Airport Public inquiry and the relevant issues associated with the RSS.
Yorkshire Forward (2004 - 2005)
Guidance on opportunities for Yorkshire Forward to support Air Transport in the region.
The preparation of an evidence base for setting up "Directions Finningley" as an Airport & Aviation Academy at Robin Hood Airport, examining the local and national market demand for aviation related skills