Desktop trial of new apron
Recently, a desktop trial was conducted for a new apron near the east wing of the terminal. The project is closely connected to the east wing project.
The new apron will include, among other things, four new aircraft stands and a snow-melting system.
Such an exercise is an important step in preparing end users to put the apron into operation. Since the construction is not yet completed and comprehensive testing with aircraft is difficult to carry out, a desktop exercise is a good tool to identify previously unknown issues that need to be addressed and to go through procedures with end users.
Many stakeholders, both internal and external, are involved in a project like this, and all of them need to come together to review the operations that will take place on the apron. Representatives from safety management, the control tower, the operations center, the construction department, airport services, passenger services, designers, Airport Associates, and Icelandair participated.
Tests like these are part of the ORAT process, which is an effective method for supporting the successful implementation of new airport facilities and infrastructure. By organizing testing before opening new infrastructure, we ensure not only that the facility itself is ready, but also that people, processes, systems, and the facility work together seamlessly.
The desktop exercise was very successful and provided important information that will benefit us in the preparations for the opening of the apron — and even after the opening.