Audit of BAA's Service Quality Rebate Scheme
MSP completed their assignment as sub-consultant to review the Security element of the CAA's Audit of the Service Quality Rebate Scheme at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Full Report can be seen at on the CAA web site at : http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/5/20090731serviceQualityAudit.pdf
July 2009
Airport Operational Management Tools
MSP Solutions developing partnership with a major European airport operator to market their operational IT tools to a number of airports
March 2009
London Gatwick Airport
MSP Solutions working with one of the bid consortia to provide technical input in relation to optimisation of runway capacity
February 2009
World Bank
Undertook a detailed analysis of airline subsidy regimes in Africa, Asia and South America
January 2009
Trinidad and Tobago
MSP solutions undertook a two week audit of the airports security and emergency response functions
October 2008
London City Airport
MSP Solutions assists in review of security costs and development of appropriate recommendations
September 2008
Senegal
Undertook significant due diligence exercise on behalf of a potential investor of an international airline within Senegal
September 2008
Mongolia
Undertook project with EZNIS, privately owned airline operating in Mongolia, to develop both short and long term business plans. This work included forecasting passenger growth scenarios and evaluating both domestic and international opportunities for the airline's future development.
June 2008
LOT Polish Airlines
In conjunction with Ernst Young, evaluated number of "Low Cost" strategies which could be appropriate for LOT Polish Airlines. This exercise included significant benchmarking and other relevant aspects.
April 2008
India
MSP Solutions is working in India on several projects with a major international consultancy group. This follows participation by MSP Solutions in two UK Trade Missions to India. These projects include a technical analysis of an airline's engineering performance and development of a framework for a ground handling contract at a major airport.
February 2008
BP International
MSP Solutions, in conjunction with Airport Coordination Ltd., developed long range forecasts of activity at major UK airports, on behalf of BP International.
October 2007
MALÉV Hungarian Airlines
MSP Solutions designed a company wide efficiency programme aimed at boosting revenues and cutting costs. Development of the programme, named reMAke, involved the support and effort of 70 Malév employees.
reMAke is now in the process of implementation by the CEO, Péter Leonov.
September 2007
UK Trade Mission to China
MSP Solutions participates in Trade Mission to Beijing, Xian and Kunming
June 2007
Arab Air Carriers Organisation
Laurence Heath, a director of MSP Solutions, has led a Fleet Planning Seminar on behalf of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO). The seminar was held in Cairo 8-11 May and was attended by representatives from Egyptair, Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways. Key themes included the need of airlines to maximise asset productivity and to control costs through the selection of appropriate aircraft types.
May 2007
Namibia
MSP Solutions has been working with Jacobs Consulting on a project for the Government of Namibia that has been funded by the European Union. The brief is to assess the impact of Air Namibia on the national economy and to evaluate the future viability of the airline. Recommendations, including a proposed new strategy for Air Namibia were presented to the Cabinet Committee in February. Laurence Heath, a director of MSP Solutions, and John Williams who is a senior consultant have been working on this project.
January 2007
Kazakhstan
MSP solutions worked for over a year with the Kazakhstan Government, International Airport Astana and Air Astana, assisting in developing growth strategies for both the national airline and the capital city airport. MSP Solutions undertook considerable work in generating passenger growth forecasts, airline route analysis and operating costs. MSP Solutions also assisted in ensuring the new terminal building met operational readiness. We also drew-up plans, and assisted in their implementation, for short-term improvements, plus a medium term development strategy.
2006-2007
MSP Solutions Participates in Trade Mission to Turkey
MSP Solutions participates in Trade Mission to Ankara and Istanbul.
December 2006
MSP Solutions Continues to Grow
MSP Solutions now has 26 consultants in the company, who are also shareholders. Our many consultants have worked on a wide range of projects. These include:
- Business Management - Strategic Planning, Corporate Restructuring, Forecasting and Market Research
- Technical Management - Project Management, Project Risk Assessment, Project Procurement Processes, Ticketing Systems
- People Management - Change Management, Training, Learning & Development, Individual Development Schemes, Performance Management
- Security Management - Security Management & Audits, Security Processes and Procedures, Access Control, Integrated Systems,
- Airports - Airport Management, Airfield Operations, Airport Planning & Master Plans, Terminal Design, Layouts & Flow Management, Passenger & Baggage Security Processes, Air Traffic Management, Airport Retail, Strategy & Forecasting
- Airlines - Fleet Planning & Scheduling, Pricing & Yield Management, Cargo, Business Plans for Start-ups
- Government - Aviation & Airport Policy, Regional Government Aviation Strategy, Air Service Agreements, Tourism Development, Surface Access to Airports
MSP Solutions consultants have worked in many sectors, primarily in transportation. Specifically the sectors include:
- Aviation - Airports and Airlines
- Finance - Banking and Aviation Finance
- Communications - Telecommunications, Public Service Broadcasting
- Construction - Major Construction Projects
- Government - National Government and Local Government, Public Services and Education
- Health Care - the National Health Service (NHS), the Pharmaceutical Industry
- IT - Information systems and development
- Natural Resources - Oil and Energy
- Logistics - Cargo Logistics and Supply Chain Management,
- Transport - Railways, Road Transport
MSP Solutions consultants have worked on projects in more than forty countries worldwide:
- Europe - Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK)
- CIS - Kazakhstan and Russia,
- Middle East - Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Asia Pacific - China, India and Malaysia
- Africa - Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
- Americas - Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, USA and Venezuela