Montréal, April 11, 2016 – Since May 2015, Aviation Strategies International (ASI) has been contributing its expertise to Egis to undertake a major operating procedures project at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The new terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA).
Under the direction of the General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACA), the project encompasses reviewing and drafting KAIA’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operating Manuals (OMs) to ready the airport for the completion and opening of its multi-billion dollar expansion.
The ASI team has been tasked for services related to the SOPs and OMs for KAIA’s airfield, safety and emergency operations, based on industry standards and best practices from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
“From the start, ASI has been an enthusiastic and invested contributor to this crucial project. Our work with Egis, KAIA and GACA will play an important role in the airport’s day-to-day operations,” remarked Dr. Pierre Coutu, ASI’s President. ASI appointed its Vice President, Consulting, Mr. Robert W. Kennedy, to manage this project. Mr. Kennedy has over four decades of experience in the aviation industry and was a member of the leadership team of the world’s busiest passenger airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Egis is an international group with a worldwide reputation for excellence and integrity, with over 13,000 employees and a turnover of one billion dollars. Egis is headquartered in Europe, with offices across the globe. In aviation, the group provides a compelling offer that encompasses consultancy and engineering services to air traffic management, institutions, airports and aircraft stakeholders. Egis also operates 14 international airports.
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