NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

E-flight is a rapidly developing sector of our industry, but questions remain around its feasibility.   Our Chief Economist & Financial Advisory Lead Mick Werson will be speaking on the potential of e-flight in Latin America and the Caribbean at this year’s CAPA - Centre for Aviation event on 22-23 August in Trinidad and Tobago.   Take a look at his views ahead of the event at the link below. We look forward to seeing fellow attendees there!   #eFlight #ElectronicAviation Marcel Langeslag | Max Lomba Vrouenraets Will e-flight take off? Building a business case for Latin America and the Caribbean | CAPA (centreforaviation.com)

The first half of 2024 was truly memorable for us at NACO! ICYMI here’s a recap of our highlights:   We turned 75! ✈️ 💚 https://lnkd.in/ebYe7T75   We attended PTE 2024 and shared our experts’ key takeaways 💡 https://lnkd.in/eJHJEyr6   Inna Ratieva spoke on a ACI World - Airports Council International panel on the changing face of airport customer experience 🛂 https://lnkd.in/easGkRBi   We put the spotlight on airport asset design - from digitalisation to safety and compliance 👷♀️ https://lnkd.in/e4E-FYiF   It’s been a busy year so far, and there’s lots more to come! 🛫   Esther Kromhout Tom Mockett Jelmer van der Meer Tim van Vrijaldenhoven

This year's Sustainable Aviation Summit is taking place on 24 October in the Hague! ✈️   We will delve into the theme of ‘Creating cross-sector collaboration’, taking the opportunity to come together to share perspectives, forge connections, and propel inter-industry cooperation. 🤝   Last year we brought together more than 120 industry experts – if you're interested in securing your place, visit the link below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gABzi7wS Vivekanandhan Sindhamani Tom Mockett #SustainableAviation #AssetDesign #AirportOperations

Our very own Inna Ratieva has featured in ACI World - Airports Council International on the topic of the changing face of airport customer experience ✈️   From understanding evolving passenger profiles to getting the balance right between automation and the human touch, here, she shares her reflections on the panel discussion NACO chaired at WAGA 2024 💬 https://ow.ly/lba950SIcba   We’d like to say a huge thank you to the contributions from all of our panellists at WAGA: Dimitri Coll, Yara Wehbe MBA - Black Belt Lean Six Sigma - PMP®, Eleni Kaloyirou, Armando Brunini, Dr Kerati Kijmanawat Inna Ratieva #CustomerExperience #Airports #Aviation #WAGA2024

As we round off our 75th anniversary celebrations, we’re putting the spotlight on some of our wonderful clients. 🌟 Since 1949, NACO has been a proud leader in airport consultancy and engineering, and our long history means that we have developed established relationships with airports across the globe. 🌎 We are privileged to have played our part in creating future-ready airports that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient over the years, and would like to say a huge thank you to our clients around the world. We'd also like to share some of the kind messages they've sent us! 🤗 https://lnkd.in/euq8zqRF André Schneider | Ricardo Hernandez, IAP | Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad | Claire Waghorn | Hari Marar | Joeri Aulman

Over the last 75 years, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants has seen airport and passenger needs change significantly. Our team is designing the next generation of world-class, sustainable, multimodal transport hubs – seamlessly connecting international flights with more sustainable modes of transport for the onward journey to the final destination. Our collective strength lies in helping airports to plan, prioritise, and implement for increasingly diverse traveller needs. And I’m very proud to play a part in creating innovative designs that help airports diversify their community roles, champion sustainable travel, and elevate passenger experiences, all while boosting regional connectivity and economic growth. #NACO #IntermodalTransport #SustainableTravel #Connectivity #FutureOfAviation

For 75 years, NACO has been a leader in new runway and refurbishment designs, building the foundation for smooth airport operations worldwide. ✈️ Our team's expertise ensures optimal functionality and seamless integration, keeping airports running efficiently to the benefit of their stakeholders’ and customers’ experiences. 😊 I'm very proud to play a part in celebrating @NACO's 75th anniversary - watch this video to learn more about how we craft infrastructure solutions that stand the test of time, including runway, taxiway, and apron designs built to last. ⭐ #NACO #RunwayDesign #AirportInfrastructure

The aviation industry is on a critical journey towards a sustainable & resilient future. 🌐 With decarbonization targets propelling us forward, Alternative fuels and propulsion e.g. sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hybrid planes, and hydrogen-powered aircraft are swiftly coming into play. ✈️ However, we know that this transition requires more than just innovation—it demands strategic planning and the appropriate infrastructure development. 📋 With NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants’s 75 years of experience in the sector, we are proud to be paving the way to seamlessly integrate these new technologies into existing operations. ✨ Our commitment goes beyond designing for today; we're preparing the aviation of today for the aviation of tomorrow. #NACO #Sustainability #NetZero #FutureOfAviation Royal HaskoningDHV Tom Mockett Esther Kromhout Tim van Vrijaldenhoven Taco Spoor

We’re thrilled to announce our participation in the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly! ✈️ This event brings together aviation leaders and innovators from across Europe to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in our industry. 🌍 We are excited to have our CEO – and candidate for the WBP advisory board elections - Esther Kromhout, presenting a special address to close the conference at 12.45pm on 4th July – sharing her personal journey and her thoughts on the industry’s progress towards equality, diversity, and inclusion. ⚖ Joining her throughout the event will be Tom Mockett and Taco Spoor ready to connect and explore new opportunities. 🤝 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the future of aviation. We can’t wait to see you there! 📅 Marilina Mauri #ACI2024IST #NACO #ACIEurope #EqualityDiversityAndInclusion #AviationInnovation #Aviation

Last Friday we celebrated 75 years of NACO in style, gathering nearly all of our 200 staff to mark this significant milestone.🎈 Together we enjoyed an evening powered by wind and sunshine, sailing to the unique Fort Island of Pampus off the coast of Amsterdam, which boasts complete, sustainable self-sufficiency from the way the island is powered to the ingredients served at our celebration dinner. ⚓ Esther Kromhout, Director of NACO: “What a fantastic day celebrating our amazing people! Our team has been, and always will be, the driving force behind our success. It was wonderful to set sail with as many of them as possible on Friday. The sun even shone for us! To our colleagues working overseas and not able to join us, we missed you and thank you for all you do for our clients!” Royal HaskoningDHV #NACO #Aviation #AviationInnovation #FutureOfAviation