Electric Aviation
Expanded development of electric aviation (e-aviation) facilities and aircraft parallels the movement toward decarbonization and vehicle electrification across the transportation industry.
As electric aircraft manufacturers, airports, vertiport developers and governmental organizations evaluate the transportation options of the future, the demands on infrastructure evolve. Our experience as a global leader in power infrastructure design and construction, ranked No. 1 in the industry by Engineering News-Record, gives us the tools to apply electrification technology in airport environments and can manage the complexities of connecting to local utility infrastructure. To integrate the necessary components to support electric aircraft at the airport gate, on the airfield or with private facilities, we tap in-house resources and people with broad experience in airport, manufacturing and other facilities — new or existing.
We help navigate the fast-moving and complex development of e-aviation infrastructure, from developing and adapting your master plan to traversing permitting challenges to executing detailed design and construction. As the leading U.S. firm delivering critical power infrastructure, we address such critical electric aviation needs as reliable and resilient power supply, cost-effective charging facilities and integrated communications networks. We can also assist you in developing a rate schedule for charging aircraft and equipment.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Facilities Development
AAM technology, including new types of aircraft, creates game-changing opportunities in the evolution of our national airspace. Integrating new infrastructure into our urban environments and established airports requires extensive planning. Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles require new perspectives on transportation within urban environments, as well as infrastructure at established airport facilities.
We have experience applying key site screening criteria and additional considerations. Our team evaluates potential sites for these critical factors:
- Touch down and liftoff (TLOF) area, final approach and takeoff (FATO) area, and safety area dimension requirements
- Approach/departure and transitional surfaces
- Obstacle clearance
- Protection zones
- Meteorological conditions
- Future encroachments
- Noise control and compatibility
- Commercial power availability
Additional considerations for every site include emergency operations, security requirements, lighting, weather monitoring, traffic management, fuel/charging safety, maintenance facilities and staff safety training.
Electric Aircraft Charging Infrastructure
Electric aircraft remain years away from domination of the skies, but planning must begin now. Integrating electric aircraft into airport operations requires understanding of both airside facilities and critical charging infrastructure. Our team includes specialists in every airport function as well as those experienced in all types of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Whether electric aircraft incorporate eVTOL technology or traditional takeoff and landing processes, we can help you develop the infrastructure to support efficient operations that can grow with the e-aviation industry.
