NACO

NACO is an airport consultancy and engineering firm based in Delft, in the Netherlands. It is part of Haskoning, an international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. NACO describes its people as aviation consultants, engineers and architects. The company works with airports and their many stakeholders, including passengers, staff, government bodies and local communities.

NACO offers a wide range of airport services. Airport master planning builds long-term strategies so airports can grow and stay ahead of change. Airport building design creates passenger spaces that are sustainable and high performing. Airport infrastructure work covers the full airport lifecycle, including digital and sustainability goals. Strategic aviation advisory supports the industry through change, disruption and growth. Sustainable aviation and climate resilience work covers ESG strategies and climate-resilient design.

Special airport systems help airports boost efficiency and reliability. NACO designs, plans and optimises baggage handling systems. Its RCR-Tool automates the ICAO Global Reporting Format process for runway conditions. The tool monitors runways around the clock and uses live rainfall data. The website says it is operational at 11 airports. NACO also offers air cargo services, with data-driven strategy, forecasting and competitive assessment. Its complimentary CX Quick Scan helps airports understand and improve the passenger experience.

The website says NACO has 75 years of expertise and more than 70 projects at airports worldwide. It has 30 employees around the world. Its latest report draws on insights from more than 40 airports. Regional teams cover Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, Saudi Arabia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, ASEAN and Asia Pacific, China, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

NACO says sustainability, resilience and optimisation are built into its work from the start. It shares industry insight through reports and news articles. Its recent topics include the readiness of airports for electric aircraft and the role of passenger emotion in airport revenue.

Services

• Airport master planning
• Airport building design
• Airport infrastructure
• Air cargo services
• Airport customer experience
• Strategic aviation advisory
• Sustainable aviation and climate resilience
• Special airport systems
• RCR-Tool runway condition reporting
• Baggage handling system design