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Protecting Aviation Facilities Around the World

Those who design, construct, operate or manage airports and aviation facilities are faced with the formidable responsibility of protecting human life and complex assets on a daily basis. In order to do this successfully, you need a partner who can help you develop a cost-effective, proven fire and life safety plan that will protect what matters most to you, including your employees, operators, workers, the public at large as well as your assets.

At Jensen Hughes, we’ve helped some of the world’s busiest airports prevent disruptions. We develop life safety, fire protection and aviation emergency management solutions within the regulatory requirements, design highly effective emergency communications systems and provide comprehensive services for effective air side operations safety—all while helping to maximize the passenger experience within airport terminals.

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Meet the Experts

Meeting Increasing Demand for Safer Transportation

Protecting human health in the event of a catastrophic emergency in a public transportation system requires extensive knowledge and experience in a highly specialized field. We pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge of fire protection and safety, and know the challenges presented by airports and aviation facilities. Our performance-based safety and fire protection approach is unique in that we combine best practices with economic practicality, and work with our clients to develop a solution that makes sense for their project, both now and in the future. Should code issues arise, our engineers will work with you and the code authorities to resolve them by finding a proper balance between strict code compliance and performance-based solutions. 

Advancing Aerospace Safety, Reliability + Mission Success

Aerospace vehicles and their payloads operate in extreme environments, including significant temperature variations and demanding flight conditions that create complex safety and performance challenges. Jensen Hughes provides risk-informed engineering, electrical system design and analysis, and vibration engineering services to help ensure system reliability, safety, and mission success. Supported by our in-house laboratory facilities, we deliver advanced testing, analysis, and engineering solutions for the aerospace industry's most critical applications.

How we help our clients

Our global aviation experience provides unparalleled insight into the safety, security, and risk considerations that impact airport operations, infrastructure, and passenger experience. 

We help clients develop integrated solutions that enhance resilience, compliance, and operational performance.

Airports + Aviation Facility Expertise
  • Accessibility + Universal Design
  • Aircraft Hangars
  • Airside Operations Safety
  • Consolidated Rental Car Facilities (ConRac)
  • Design-Build Delivery Specialty Consultant
  • Emergency and Mass Communication Systems (ECS/MNS)
  • Emergency Security Systems
  • Evacuation Design and People Movement Modeling
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Innovative Fire, Life Safety + Security Solutions
  • Lithium-Ion Technology
  • Smoke Control Systems + CFD Modeling

Aviation Industry Services

Learn more about our service offerings for aviation facilities.

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Accessibility + Universal Design

Our team of experts can help navigate overlaps between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA),…
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AHJ Representation + Plan Review

Whether a project is a renovation, addition, tenant fit out, or new construction, all facility designs are subject to compliance…
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Code Consulting + Performance Based Design

Interpreting and applying building and fire safety codes can be a daunting task. With our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory…
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Emergency Management + Response

We work closely with clients in industry and government to establish an all-hazards approach to comprehensive,…
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Emerging Hazards

Our team of experts provides comprehensive services to address emerging hazards, such as combustible dust, battery…
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Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Fire and life safety are pivotal considerations in today’s building designs. The integration of fire alarm systems, fire…
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Fire Engineering + Systems Design

From fire system design and testing to code consulting and building commissioning to structural, mechanical and…
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Hazardous Materials

Our global experts draw on our code, design and analysis expertise to create a prioritized mitigation strategy through onsite…
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Mass Timber Consulting

Our experts were involved with the development and early application of mass timber criteria years before the International Code…
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Security Risk + Public Safety

Our team of security advisors, risk assessors, executive protection specialists, emergency planners, threat managers,…
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Smoke Control + Modeling

Codes and Standards require fire safety features based on a one-size fits all approach. While traditional compliance may be…
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We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle

While many of our services and solutions are utilized across various markets and applications, dozens of others are highly specialized and unique to one industry or another. From aviation, power and healthcare to nuclear energy, insurance and manufacturing, our team of engineers and consultants includes the most experienced industry experts from around the world.

  • Fire Engineering + Systems Design
  • Code Consulting + Built Environment
  • Emerging Hazards
  • Energy + Utilities
  • Emergency Management + Response
  • Security Risk + Public Safety
  • Forensics
Our Office Locations

With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Our Offices
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