Expert ATM Consultancy in Action
We help airports, ANSPs, regulators, government agencies, industry bodies and airlines navigate complex ATM challenges. Explore our case studies to see how we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions, from large to independent air spaces.
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Heathrow Airport Airspace and Air Traffic Management Modernisation
Client: Heathrow Airport Limited
Location: UK
We delivered multiple Airspace Change Proposals (ACPs), including Independent Parallel Approaches and steeper descent profiles, plus technical assurance for runway expansion plans.
Melbourne Airport, 3rd Runway (M3R) Expansion Programme, Noise Sharing Plan
Client: Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (APAM)
Location: Australia
Development of the M3R Noise Sharing Plan and Eastern Runway Extension Major Development Plan in line with Ministerial Conditions of Approval for expansion. Trax is serving as lead consultant for the development of the runway operating strategy, detailed flight path design, community and industry engagement and operational integration with the wider Melbourne Basin airspace system
Gatwick Airport - Airspace Change and Runway Efficiency Programme
Client: Gatwick Airport Limited
Location: UK
Redesign of all departure and arrival routes serving Gatwick’s operation to increase single-runway efficiency and improve environmental performance. Trax served as lead consultants for flight path design, options appraisal, impact assessment and stakeholder engagement for the programme.
Noise Action Plan for Brisbane's New Parallel Runway
Client: Airservices Australia
Location: Australia
Flight path and operational upgrades to reduce noise and enable Independent Parallel Runway Operations following introduction of Brisbane Airport’s new parallel runway. Trax is serving as lead consultant developing, assessing and engaging on flight path proposals and mitigation measures to reduce the concentration of aircraft noise and enable independent parallel approaches.
Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports Airspace Change Proposals
Client: AGS Airports Group
Location: UK
Simultaneous airspace and ATM upgrades for Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, delivered to a common programme timetable using a single expert team. Trax served as lead consultants for concurrent airspace and ATM upgrades, applying a consistent approach across the three group airports to generate economies of scale.
Airspace and ATM Support for the Reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Client: City of Doncaster Council
Location: UK
City of Doncaster Council is working to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as a regional passenger and cargo hub. Trax is serving as airspace and ATM consultants, supporting the safe and efficient reopening of DSA’ airspace, flight paths and their integration with the wider network.
Airspace Change Organising Group (ACOG)
Client: NATS En Route PLC
Location: UK
ACOG is an independent NATS unit developing the UK Airspace Change Masterplan and coordinating delivery of key nationally significant change proposals. Trax served as lead consultant responsible for developing the Masterplan and coordinating regulatory approvals and Secretary of State endorsement.
Future ATM and Air Navigation Services Programme
Client: UK Civil Aviation Authority
Location: UK
CAA-led portfolio to deliver policy and regulatory enablers for Airspace Modernisation and the Future of Flight, including drone integration and air taxi operations. Trax served as specialist ATM and airspace consultants supporting projects focused on integrating drones and air taxis with conventional air traffic.
Future Flight: CAELUS
Client: Consortium led by AGS Airports Group
Location: UK
The CAELUS (Care & Equity – Healthcare Logistics UAS Scotland) consortium brought together 16 partners working to deliver what will be the first national drone network that can transport essential medicines, bloods and other medical supplies throughout Scotland including to remote communities. Trax lead implementation of the airspace measures to support multiple, consecutive live trials within Scotland’s airspace.
