International Women’s Day 2026 | #GiveToGain

As we approach International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to reflect on this year’s theme of #GiveToGain, a campaign which emphasises the power of encouragement and support. When women thrive, ideas grow, teams grow and industries grow with them.

Aviation has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. Over time, progress has been made, often through individuals taking the time to mentor, share knowledge and open doors for others. Those small, deliberate actions can create lasting change.

At AiQ Consulting, the balance within our team hasn’t happened by accident. It’s been shaped by people who believe in giving time, guidance and opportunity and it’s something we really value and want to continue nurturing.

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Aviation and Airport Outlook in 2026

As we move through 2026, the aviation industry continues its critical transformation phase, balancing capacity growth, sustainability targets and passenger experience like never before. For airports and aviation stakeholders, success increasingly hinges on terminal optimisation, airside efficiency, integration of Net Zero goals, digital innovation and enhanced traveller experiences. Here’s a look at what’s shaping the industry this year.

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AiQ Consulting achieves Cyber Essentials Plus certification

 

AiQ Consulting is pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to information security and operational resilience.

Cyber Essentials Plus is a rigorous, independently assessed standard that verifies an organisation’s defences against a wide range of common cyber threats. Achieving this certification demonstrates that our security controls are not only in place, but are actively tested and proven to be effective in real-world scenarios. For our clients, this provides added assurance that their data and systems are protected to a recognised UK government-backed standard.

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Merry Christmas from the AiQ team!

The AiQ team would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year to come! Just a reminder that AiQ will be closed from 1pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen at 9am on Friday 2 January 2026.

Christmas charity donations

Instead of sending Christmas cards this year we have donated to two very worthwhile charities, you can find out more about them below.

Hillingdon Foodbank is part of a national network of foodbanks across the UK, supported by The Trussell Trust. The Trussell Trust is an anti-poverty charity that was founded in 1997 and Hillingdon Foodbank was the first foodbank to be set up in London as a subsidiary of the Kingsborough Centre.

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Optimising Efficiency through Ground Support Equipment Pooling

GSE Pooling in Modern Airport Operations

The aviation industry faces growing pressure to optimise operations, reduce costs and advance sustainability. Traditional Ground Support Equipment (GSE) ownership marked by fragmented fleets and low utilisation has become inefficient and unsustainable. This White Paper presents GSE pooling as a strategic and definitive solution to these systemic challenges.

Download the latest AiQ GSE Pooling White Paper now.

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AiQ shortlisted for Aviation Industry Award 2025

We are delighted to share that AiQ have been shortlisted for the Aviation Sustainability and Environment Award at the upcoming Aviation Industry Awards UK. This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence of our entire team at AiQ.

Due to take place at the Park Plaza London Riverbank on 9 September, the Aviation Industry Awards UK recognise and celebrate the achievements of all UK aviation stakeholders, from airlines and airports to cutting-edge manufacturers and innovative suppliers. We are thrilled to be recognised for our contribution to Heathrow’s and Menzies sustainability targets through our work on their Zero Emission Vehicle transition planning and GSE fleet electric replacement strategy.

Congratulations to our fellow finalists, we’re looking forward to the results in September! The shortlist can be viewed here.

International Women’s Day 2025

This year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme is Accelerate Action, focusing on the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

In support of #IWD2025 we want to recognise and celebrate women’s achievements to raise awareness of gender equality, particularly in the workplace. That’s why we are incredibly proud to highlight a few of the talented women who are part of our team at AiQ.

We spoke with them about their experiences as women in aviation, and they gave us their insights and advice for other women aspiring to enter the industry.

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Merry Christmas from the AiQ team!

The AiQ team would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year to come! Just a reminder that AiQ will be closed from 1pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

Christmas charity donations

Instead of sending Christmas cards this year we have donated to two very worthwhile charities, you can find out more about them below.

Magic Breakfast are a brilliant charity who ensure that no child in their partner schools is too hungry to learn by providing healthy breakfast food as well as expert support to help identify and reach those pupils at risk of hunger. A hungry child cannot concentrate so could miss out on half a day of lessons every school day if not given anything nutritious to eat first thing.

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Congratulations Merin!

Congratulations to one of our Airport Planners Merin Roy who has successfully completed her airside driving course and is pictured here with our latest EV! This is great news for AiQ as it increases the team’s capacity to deliver surveys at what is a really busy time for us. Special thanks to our friends at Cobalt Ground Solutions Ltd for their help with the course.