In response to the constantly evolving needs in terms of mobility, security and resilience, airport infrastructure is regularly the subject of development, expansion and adaptation projects. Sixense supports airport manufacturers and managers around the world, offering a diverse range of consultancy, engineering, monitoring and digitalisation solutions.
Four international projects supporting air transport
As part of an airport extension programme led by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Sixense carried out a comprehensive geophysical survey of the ground, as well as a geotechnical study across several airport sites in the United Arab Emirates. The aim was to identify any anomalies in the subsoil, as these could affect future terminals and runways. The investigations enabled a risk map to be drawn up, allowing consultants and project managers to take the appropriate measures before construction work began.
As part of the construction of Line 17 North of the Grand Paris Express, part of whose route runs beneath the airport, the Société du Grand Paris commissioned Sixense to monitor structures and roads located in sensitive areas of the project. The teams carried out testing before and during the works, as well as boreholes intended for the future instrumentation of the areas affected by the Line 17 tunnel.
La Isabela International Airport
In the Dominican Republic, plans to expand and develop the airport required a climate change vulnerability assessment to be carried out beforehand. The aim of this assessment was to enable Aérodrom, the airport’s concessionaire, to incorporate climate-related issues into its future projects.
To meet this requirement, the Sixense teams carried out a preliminary assessment to:
- Assess the potential impacts of climate change on infrastructure and operations,
- Identify the airport’s most critical areas,
- Minimise damage and operational losses in the event of climate-related risks,
- Support government authorities in their climate change mitigation strategy,
- Provide a long-term vision for operations.
Hong Kong International Airport
Sixense was commissioned as part of a project to create a third runway at the airport, built on 650 hectares of land reclaimed from the sea. The teams deployed an underwater instrumentation and monitoring system to track the behaviour of the embankments and soil. Sensors installed on the seabed enabled real-time measurement of settlement, displacement and pressure, thereby helping to ensure the safe progress of the works and the stability of the future infrastructure.
Why choose Sixense for your airport infrastructure?
Thanks to its complementary areas of expertise, Sixense supports airport operators in tackling the technical, operational and environmental challenges they face. Our teams work on complex projects around the world, drawing on their expertise in instrumentation, monitoring, engineering, digitalisation and climate adaptation.
This approach ensures that every airport project benefits from reliable data, improved risk management and decision-making support throughout the infrastructure’s life cycle, from design to operation.
