CAPABILITY STATEMENT

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

BAGGAGE HANDLING, CHECKED/HOLD BAGGAGE SCREENING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Independent specialist airport baggage screening/handling systems planning and development consultants. Ashcote s expertise has been gained from involvement in the whole concept of HBS/CBS and Automated Bag Drop (ABD) implementation and their application to existing passenger and baggage processes. Experienced in defining/evaluating/managing 100% CBS/HBS, BHS and ABD implementation projects with both airline and airport clients, we are fully conversant with their needs, procedures, approvals, processes and constraints. We have a proven track record of successful HBS and BHS projects with over 75 international airports/ airlines around the world from simple low throughput, dedicated delivery systems to highly complex, multi-destination sortation systems capable of transporting and screening in excess of 13,500 bags per hour. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND As one of the world s most experienced independent screening equipment and baggage handling system integrators, Ashcote Consulting have been highly successful in providing the critical link between the needs of the screening system and those of the airport and airline users. Ashcote is in the unique position of possessing the combined talents of aviation professionals with backgrounds in both airport and airline operations and this coupled with their unrivalled technical expertise, has enabled the company to offer a unique insight into screening and baggage solutions that satisfy the needs of both providers and users. Ashcote have developed strong working relationships with all the major screening equipment manufacturers of EDS CT, AT X-ray, X-ray Diffraction and Explosive Trace Detection systems and have carried out extensive evaluations on their use and application to both in-line and off-line baggage screening. This coupled with an extensive portfolio of successfully completed security screening projects, goes to further emphasise the scale of Ashcote s experience and ability to translate the operational requirements of users into viable technical solutions. Ashcote have direct in-depth experience with state-of-the-art Automated Self Bag Drop solutions, our capabilities being built from our extensive involvement in the Qantas Next Generation Check-In project across their Australian network. Airports and Airlines all over the world are starting to turn to automated technologies to improve passenger experience, increase capacity and decrease queues. Ashcote have the knowledge and experience to analyse airport processes and choose the technology that best suits our client s needs, as well as assess the impact that the change will have on other airport infrastructure. SYSTEM DEFINITION AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION The design and development of effective baggage handling and integrated security screening systems requires a thorough understanding and definition of the required capacity and operational requirements. Using process analysis techniques, Ashcote have the capability to produce clear specifications for the required performance of future baggage and screening systems. Survey & analysis of existing systems/ environment Statistical analysis of key data (flight/passenger data, etc) Production of Base Design Criteria upon which future designs are based Identification of key constraints Risk analysis 01 ASHCOTE CONSULTING CAPABILITY STATEMENT

BAGGAGE/SCREENING SYSTEMS DESIGN, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES Ashcote are able to offer clients HBS and BHS consultancy services that are adaptable to their specific requirements at each stage throughout the project life cycle, to include: Definition User Requirements, Design Criteria, Performance Specification, Security Protocols, etc. Evaluation Technical and commercial evaluation of HBS/BHS proposals highlighting areas of concern, potential improvements, value engineering, capital and operational cost efficiency, Due Diligence reviews, etc. Concept Design Inception, concept design development, option evaluation/selection, equipment/systems supplier selection, feasibility studies, cost planning, operational protocols, etc Simulation Detailed computer simulation of concept designs for proof of concept and early identification of constraints. Design Management Managing supplier design development, periodic reviews/ evaluations against base requirements, value management, etc Implementation Phasing plans, strategic construction management to minimise disruption/impact on existing operations, etc Testing, Commissioning and Handover Test management, performance acceptance, Service Level Agreements, Security Operations contracts, national regulatory authority compliance/acceptance, etc Training Development & Delivery of module based security training programmes, Security Staff Standards Maintenance, Testing & Retraining, etc. Security & BHS Operations Management Appointment & Management of security and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor, cost apportionment across airline users, security compliance monitoring, operational efficiency monitoring/controls, BHS/CBs system performance monitoring/trending, etc SCREENING PROTOCOLS/ PROCEDURES In addition to supplying TSA, ECAC and ICAO compliant HBS/CBS designs, Ashcote are also able to provide the essential procedures necessary for the transition into an operational context. These protocols would encompass both the statutory requirements of the relevant regulator (such as TSA, CAA/DfT, OTS, etc) and those of the airport & airline users. Outline Security Protocols Detailed Screening procedures Screening Operator Training Screening Operation Audit & Management Security Operational Studies CBS/HBS Security Operations Management ASHCOTE STAFF EXPERIENCE The Ashcote Team consists of aviation professionals from airport, airline, manufacturing and service contracting backgrounds whose combined experience provide specialist knowledge in the following fields: Baggage Handling Project & Construction Management Security Management Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Controls & Software Engineering Process Analysis Materials Handling 02 ASHCOTE CONSULTING CAPABILITY STATEMENT

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS Ashcote staff have amassed experience of successful CBS/HBS and baggage system projects at over 75 airports world wide to include: UK Airports: London Heathrow London Gatwick London Stansted Glasgow Edinburgh London City London Luton Manchester Birmingham Bristol Jersey Doncaster Finningley (Robin Hood) Durham Tees Valley (Teesside) Newcastle Intl Spain Aena owned and operated airports: Barcelona Bilbao Santiago Gran Canaria Menorca Malaga Alicante Palma de Mallorca Girona Reus Almeria Sevilla Jerez Lanzarote Valencia Madrid Ibiza Fueteventura Tenerife (North) Tenerife (South) Canadian Airports: Toronto Calgary Montreal Vancouver Australian Airports: Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Canberra Hobart Coolangatta Avalon Sunshine Coast Ayers Rock Ballina Coffs Harbour Mount Isa Learmonth Curtin Argyle Hamilton Island Kalgoorlie Karratha Whitsunday Coast Broome Gove Kununurra Port Hedland Other Airports: Chile Santiago Dutch Antillies Curacao Ecuador Quito Mariscal Sucre Singapore Changi UAE Abu Dhabi Saudi Arabia - Madinah Airport Switzerland Geneva Antigua VC Bird Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok Taipei Chiang Kai Shek Airport (CKSIA) Terminal 3 and Intermodal Transportation Centre (ITC) Japan - Narita Airport France - Lyon Satolas Greece New Athens 03 ASHCOTE CONSULTING CAPABILITY STATEMENT

CONTACT US For advice on any aspect of Baggage Handling or 100% Hold / Checked Baggage Screening, please contact: Ashcote Consulting Limited (UK) 8 Highfields Ashtead, Surrey KT21 2NL United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) 1372 270757 Fax +44 (0) 1372 271508 Ashcote Consulting Limited (AU) 107 Mulyan Street Como NSW 2226 Australia Tel +61 (0) 1300 737 931 Fax +61 (0) 2 9528 6914 info@ashcoteconsulting.com www.ashcoteconsulting.com