Global Airport Advisory
Airport Expertise.
From Strategy to Operations.
BA Consulting provides senior-level advisory, project leadership and operational expertise to airport investors, developers, operators, contractors and public authorities — supporting projects from early-stage planning and feasibility through delivery, operational readiness and airport operations.
Years
Airport Experience
Executive
Leadership
Career Project
Exposure*
Full Lifecycle
Strategy to Operations
* Approximate combined value of projects on which Berk Albayrak served in executive, engineering or project leadership roles. This figure does not represent the value of projects contracted or delivered by BA Consulting.
Who We Are
Senior Airport Advisory Grounded in Delivery Experience
BA Consulting is an airport advisory practice focused on airport development, project delivery and operations. Founded by Berk Albayrak, the firm brings more than 30 years of airport-sector experience combining executive operational leadership with hands-on infrastructure and project-delivery expertise.
Our experience spans greenfield and brownfield airport development, terminal expansion, airside works, access infrastructure, operational transformation, and PPP/BOT delivery environments. We provide owner-focused, practical support designed around the commercial, technical and operational realities of each assignment.
* Berk Albayrak worked as Executive/Engineer on these projects
Our experience spans all type of civil infrastructure greenfield and brownfield developments, terminal expansions, roads, runway and apron works, operational transformation, and PPP delivery. We combine deep airport operational knowledge with construction and project-delivery expertise to provide owner-focused, practical, and delivery-oriented advisory services.
EXPERIENCE
Selected Airport Leadership & Project Experience
Our team has delivered advisory and management services across some of the world's most complex airport development programs. We bring hands-on experience from concept through construction to operational handover.
The experience below reflects roles held by Berk Albayrak during his professional career. It should not be interpreted as projects contracted or delivered by BA Consulting unless specifically stated.
What We Do
Airport Advisory Across the Full Project Lifecycle
From early-stage strategy and feasibility to project delivery, operational readiness and airport operations, BA Consulting provides focused advisory support across the airport lifecycle.
Strategy, Feasibility & Master Planning
Early-stage advice to define a viable development path, align capacity and operational needs, and support sound investment and planning decisions.
- • Airport planning and development strategy
- • Master plan preparation and review
- • PPP feasibility and bankability review
- • Technical due diligence
Project Delivery & Owner Representation
Senior-level project leadership and oversight to support owners and SPVs throughout design, procurement, construction, handover and close-out.
- • Construction and project management
- • Owner / SPV representation
- • EPC and PMC performance oversight
- • Independent engineering review and verification
Procurement, Contracts & Delivery Strategy
Support for procurement planning, tendering, contract packaging and risk allocation across major airport development programmes.
- • Procurement and tender strategy
- • Tender package preparation
- • EPC and EPCF delivery structures
- • PPP and FIDIC-based contract frameworks
Airport Operations, ORAT & O&M Readiness
Operational planning and readiness support to help new, expanded or transformed airport facilities move safely and efficiently into operation.
- • Airport operations advisory
- • Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT)
- • Operation and maintenance plans
- • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Airside, Terminal & Airport Systems
Integrated advice for airside and terminal development, with particular attention to operational interfaces and critical airport systems.
- • Airside and terminal development
- • Passenger processing and operational interfaces
- • Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)
- • FIDS, BMS, security and special systems integration
Experience
EXPERIENCE
The experience below reflects roles held by Berk Albayrak during his professional career. It should not be interpreted as projects contracted or delivered by BA Consulting unless specifically stated.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
CEO / COO
Executive leadership, airport operations and capacity development.
Kuwait International Airport
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Project leadership on a major international airport airside works programme.
Antalya International Airport
CHIEF ENGINEER
Airport engineering and infrastructure delivery experience.
Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
CHIEF ENGINEER
Airport engineering and infrastructure delivery experience.
Istanbul Atatürk International Airport
ENGINEER
Airport engineering experience.
Çanakkale Airport
ENGINEER
Airport engineering experience.
Bodrum International Airport
AIRPORT PLANNER
Airport planning experience.
Dalaman International Airport
AIRPORT PLANNER
Airport planning experience.
Leadership
Berk Albayrak
Founder, BA Consulting
30+ Years of Airport Operations & Development Experience
Berk Albayrak is the Founder of BA Consulting and an airport executive with more than 30 years of experience across airport operations, development, construction and project delivery. Over his career, he has served in senior roles including CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Technical Director and Project Director.
His experience spans airport operations, master planning, terminal and airside development, PPP and BOT projects, EPC delivery, construction management, airport technical systems and operational readiness.
Through BA Consulting, Berk provides senior-level support to airport owners, investors, operators, contractors and public authorities. His approach connects strategic decision-making with practical delivery and operational requirements.
CEO, COO, Technical Director, Project Director roles across major airports
Executive leadership in airport operations, development and capacity management
Greenfield and brownfield airport development, terminal expansion, and PPP delivery
Our Approach
Advice Built Around the Owner's Objectives
BA Consulting connects airport operations with infrastructure delivery, helping clients evaluate decisions not only from a technical perspective, but also through commercial, programme and operational realities.
Owner-Focused
We align our advice with the client's strategic, commercial, technical and operational priorities.
Integrated
We connect development decisions with their operational implications and key project interfaces.
Practical
We favour implementable solutions grounded in real airport operations and project-delivery experience.
Delivery-Oriented
We focus on governance, programme control, interfaces, schedule, risk and decision-making.
Operationally Grounded
We bring operational readiness and day-one requirements into project decisions at an early stage.
Get In Touch
Let's Discuss Your Airport Project
Whether you are evaluating an investment, preparing a tender, delivering an airport expansion or planning operational readiness, BA Consulting can provide senior-level advisory tailored to the stage and needs of your project.
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Who We Work With
- • Airport Investors & Developers
- • Airport Operators
- • Contractors & Consultants
- • Public Authorities