Aircraft Jet Bridge Analysis

The New Orleans International Airport initiated an effort to maximize aircraft gate utilization in order to increase airline efficiency at the Airport. The project proposed the purchase and replacement of jet bridges for all gates at the Airport. An analysis was conducted by Jacobsen/Daniels Associates as to the feasibility of the largest aircraft permissible, dictated by constrains of airport operations and the current location of airlines. The evaluation considered the physical limitations of various jet bridges, fixed objects located on the apron that would hinder mobility, ADA standards and airfield safety areas that impact the areas around the concourses. The analysis was used to determine the type of bridge required for each gate, its maximum extension and retraction, and the swing radius for each bridge.

Jacobsen/Daniels Associates reviewed recommended aircrafts and considered the viability of each position with the use of AutoTURN. The AutoTURN analysis simulates aircraft ground movement and serves as an effective method to determine aircraft safety areas, wing tip clearances, jet blast, turn radiuses, and pushback. The analysis served as the basis for aircraft parking positions, which allowed for the development of slope profiles to determine the maximum and minimum retraction of each gate to accommodate both wide body aircraft as well as regional jets.

Aircraft Payload/Range Analysis

Jacobsen/Daniels Associates (JDA) performed an Aircraft Range Analysis for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The purpose of the study was to determine the maximum range of selected widebody aircraft at 75% payload and the utilization of the Airport's current runways. The study would serve as marketing strategy for the Airport seeking new international entrants. The analysis was run for standard and hot day conditions.

JDA effectively coordinated with the respective aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing in this effort to determine conditional requirements for each aircraft and ensure an optimum operating environment. The range analysis included graphical depictions of each aircraft's maximum range and the ability to service certain regions in the world.

New Orleans Master Plan

Jacobsen Daniels Associates has been contracted to develop a master plan for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (LANOIA). The purpose of this plan is to analyze existing conditions and provide a long-term vision for the development of airport facilities.

The most significant task in developing the LANOIA master plan was to produce the final Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for submission to the FAA. The ALP details the existing layout as well as the future recommended layout for the airfield and airspace. In order to develop the ALP, JDA had to collect the existing ALP, and perform a gap analysis of these plans.

JDA was asked to perform several other tasks to aid in developing the Master Plan. Among them, JDA participated in the project kick-off meeting to review project goals, schedules, and other pertinent information, and assembled existing information for the airport's airfield and airspace. JDA also analyzed existing airfield lighting, markings, visual approach aids, AOA access points, and operational constraints.

FFBO/SASO Minimum Standards

Jacobsen/Daniels Associates (JDA) has been contracted to update the Minimum Standards document for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (LANOIA). The document establishes standards for Federal Fixed Based Operators (FFBO) and Specialized Aeronautical Service Operators (SASO) at LANOIA proposing to provide aviation services. The standards are established in accordance with federal, state and local laws, FAA grant assurances for LANOIA and FAA Advisory Circulars 150/5190-5 in addition to conforming to strategic goals set out by the Airport.

In this effort, JDA coordinated with airport staff at LANOIA to ensure tenant requirements comply with existing standards set forth by the New Orleans Aviation Board.

JDA considered industry guidelines, existing agreements, airport goals, and other airports to update the Minimum Standards. The main objective was to establish balanced, fair, and consistent entry level requirements for all FFBOs and SASOs, in order to align with airport business plan goals by maximizing non airline revenues, encourage increased business and customer demand, avoid conflicts with airport management, sponsors and other FFBOs, as well as to protect the investment made by existing aeronautical service providers.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

Jacobsen/Daniels Associates (JDA) was contracted through by the New Orleans Aviation Board to assist in revising the annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) documentation for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The SWPPP plan establishes policies and procedures for tenant compliance as well as a summary of commitments, which reduces and eliminates non-storm water discharge into the adjacent waterways.

JDA reviewed the Airport's existing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and regulation for quality control purposes. In addition, JDA was responsible for extensive coordination between the New Orleans Aviation Board and various tenants located at the Airport.

JDA revised airport tenant diagrams, databases and developed SWPPP packets for each tenant facility.