Stanswood Consulting logo

Stanswood Consulting

Independent Airport Technology Consultancy

Specialist Airport ICT, Special Airport Systems, Master Systems Integration, Design Assurance, Technical Review and Technical Authoring support for airport operators, consultants, contractors and technology vendors worldwide.

Technical ServicesTechnical Papers

Airport Technology | Master Systems Integration | Technical Assurance

Led by Brian Stanswood, former Design Manager for Aéroports de Paris in Dubai, Stanswood Consulting draws upon more than 30 years of international experience in the planning, design, integration, technical review and delivery of airport technology systems across major international airport developments.

Airport Technology & MSI

Concept, preliminary and detailed design support, Master Systems Integration, systems interfaces and technical advisory services for Airport ICT and Special Airport Systems.

Technical Review & Design Assurance

Independent review of designs, technical submissions, specifications, shop drawings, material submittals and contractor documentation.

RFI & Technical Response Support

Preparation and review of RFIs, contractor queries and technical responses, including review against applicable project design documentation and requirements.

Technical Authoring

Preparation, review and development of technical specifications, design reports, tender documentation, interface documents, testing and acceptance documentation and other project technical deliverables.

Remote Technical Project Support

Stanswood Consulting provides experienced remote technical support to airport project teams requiring additional specialist resources for document review, technical authoring, RFIs, design assurance and systems coordination.

Support can be provided for individual documents and RFIs, short-term project requirements or ongoing technical support, providing access to senior airport systems experience without the requirement for a full-time project appointment.

Technical Review & Authoring ServicesContact Brian

International Airport Project Experience

Project experience includes Heathrow Terminal 5, Queen Alia International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Kuwait Terminal 4, Luxembourg Airport, Long Thanh International Airport and Heraklion International Airport.

Explore Project Portfolio

Technical Paper Series

The Stanswood Consulting Technical Paper Series examines practical issues affecting the design, integration and delivery of airport technology systems, drawing upon lessons learned from major international airport programmes. Topics include Master Systems Integration, operational involvement, systems interfaces, information exchange, airport integration platforms, design assurance and recurring technical and organisational issues affecting successful airport delivery.

SC-TP-001

Master Systems Integration in Modern Airports

Lessons Learned from More Than 30 Years of International Airport Projects

This paper explains why Master Systems Integration should begin during concept design and continue throughout the operational life of the airport, ensuring independently procured systems operate as one integrated airport.

Read Online Download PDF

SC-TP-002

The Role of Master Systems Integration Throughout the Airport Project Lifecycle

A Practical Framework for Airport-Wide Integration Governance, Design Assurance and Operational Readiness

This paper examines how Master Systems Integration should be applied throughout every stage of the airport project lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, procurement, implementation, testing, operational handover and long-term airport operations. It explains why successful integration depends upon early governance, clear responsibilities and continuous technical leadership.

Read Online Download PDF

SC-TP-003

Interface Management: More Than an Interface Register

A Practical Guide to Managing Operational, Functional and Technical Interfaces in Modern Airports

This paper examines Interface Management as a core Master Systems Integration discipline. It explains why Interface Management begins with the airport operational concept, how interfaces are systematically derived, and how a single controlled Interface Register, supporting interface documentation and verification records are used throughout the project lifecycle.

Read Online Download PDF

SC-TP-004

Information Exchange in Modern Airports – The Foundation of Master Systems Integration

Understanding the Ownership, Quality and Lifecycle of Operational Information in Modern Airports

This paper examines the exchange of operational information as a core Master Systems Integration discipline. It explains where airport operational information originates, how authoritative sources are established, how information is published and consumed, and why information quality, open standards and lifecycle management must be considered from the earliest stages of airport planning and design.

Read Online Download PDF

SC-TP-005

Airport Integration Platforms

Integration Brokers, Enterprise Service Buses and Modern Integration Architectures

This paper examines Airport Integration Platforms as a core component of Master Systems Integration. It explains why direct interfaces become increasingly difficult to manage, the services an Airport Integration Platform may provide, the differences between common integration approaches and the importance of open standards, resilience, cybersecurity, lifecycle management and realistic procurement strategies.

Read Online Download PDF
View Technical Paper Series