Following recent economic challenges, the global economy is on the mend. During this recovery period, it is crucial that communities and businesses recalibrate their structural models and adopt sustainable practices. Explorer Solutions can provide the strategic planning and foresight that communities need to encourage economic growth and provide a better quality of life for their residents.
Since our founding in 1999, we have designed our consulting services to meet the distinct needs of our clients. Our team members have extensive expertise in the aviation and economic development sectors, and they are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. With our advice, clients can learn to thrive in the face of challenges and become more resilient and prosperous.
In 2020, Explorer Solutions became part of The Loomex Group of Companies. Thanks to this alliance, our team has access to a large network of strategic and technical professionals with deep knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and operational matters. We collaborate with The Loomex Group’s experts to gather evidence-based data and use-case findings. As a result of this collaboration, our consultants can incorporate more extensive risk analyses and more innovative recommendations into master plans and other development initiatives.
Explorer Solutions’ mission for 2024 is clear: Work with our partners to help clients develop vibrant, resilient communities and reach new heights of success.
Areas of Expertise
The Explorer Solutions team can help communities strengthen their operational frameworks, comply with regulations, and become more profitable. Our team members are airport and economic development experts who are adept at conducting thorough analyses and developing pragmatic, impactful recommendations.
If you are looking for attentive, discerning professionals who will consider your unique challenges and help your community grow sustainably, reach out to Explorer Solutions today. Our team members are ready to lend their expertise.
Airports
From Airport Operations to Air Service, our team possesses a diverse and recognised expertise in airport planning and development. We offer practical, precise and effective solutions that support your operations, compliance and profitability.
Airport Services
- Air Service Development Strategies
- Catchment Area and Passenger Leakage Studies
- Air Service Economic Impact Studies
- Origin and Destination Analysis (O & D)
- Air Service Strategies and Profiles
- Market Analysis and Expansion Strategies
- Negotiations with Carriers
- Economic Impact Studies
- Financial Modeling
- Benchmarking
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Studies
- Assessment of Airport Fees
- Master Plan
- Strategic Planning
- Business Plan
- Strategic Positioning
- Strategy for Integration and Use of Unmanned Systems
- Operational and Organizational Diagnosis
- Quality Assurance Audit
- SMS Audit
- Airport Compliance
- Security Management System, including Recovery Plans
- Security Plans and Contingency Plans
- Airport Operations Manual
- Plans and Management of Winter Operations
- Wildlife Management
- Human Resources Management and Staff Search
- Fuel Management (SOP)
- Compliance Updates tied to Transport Canada, Nav Canada and others
- Investment Attraction
- Non-aeronautical Revenue Sources
- Aeronautical Revenue Sources
- Concession Plan Management
- Airport Fees Assessment
- Terminal Concessions and Rental Space Attraction and Management
- Rental of Hangars and other Buildings
- Land Lease
- Parking Management
- Highest and Best Land Use (Air and Land Side)
- Writing and Negotiating of Commercial Leases
- Preparation of Funding Request Applications
- Airport Familiarization Seminar
Explorer Solutions is pleased to present this one-day seminar, created primarily for members of small and regional airport boards and advisory committees, municipal staff involved in planning, public works, marketing and communications, as well as economic development representatives. In addition, learn about the commun issues being faced by many of today’s regional and small airports and stay current on industry best practices.
Designed to review all the of key aspects of airport operations and management, the seminar covers multiple topics, from Transport Canada Rules and Regulations to innovative marketing and revenue generating strategies at airports.
- Marketing Plan
- Marketing and Communication Strategy and Implementation
- Surveys (Preparation, Execution and Analysis)
- Social Media and e-business Strategy
- Website Design and Management
01 | AIR SERVICE
- Air Service Development Strategies
- Catchment Area and Passenger Leakage Studies
- Air Service Economic Impact Studies
- Origin and Destination Analysis (O & D)
- Air Service Strategies and Profiles
- Market Analysis and Expansion Strategies
- Negotiations with Carriers
02 | ECONOMIC STUDIES
- Economic Impact Studies
- Financial Modeling
- Benchmarking
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Studies
- Assessment of Airport Fees
03 | STRATEGIC ADVICE
- Master Plan
- Strategic Planning
- Business Plan
- Strategic Positioning
- Strategy for Integration and Use of Unmanned Systems
04 | REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
- Operational and Organizational Diagnosis
- Quality Assurance Audit
- SMS Audit
- Airport Compliance
- Security Management System, including Recovery Plans
- Security Plans and Contingency Plans
- Airport Operations Manual
- Plans and Management of Winter Operations
- Wildlife Management
- Human Resources Management and Staff Search
- Fuel Management (SOP)
- Compliance Updates tied to Transport Canada, Nav Canada and others
05 | SOURCES OF REVENUE
- Investment Attraction
- Non-aeronautical Revenue Sources
- Aeronautical Revenue Sources
- Concession Plan Management
- Airport Fees Assessment
- Terminal Concessions and Rental Space Attraction and Management
- Rental of Hangars and other Buildings
- Land Lease
- Parking Management
- Highest and Best Land Use (Air and Land Side)
- Writing and Negotiating of Commercial Leases
- Preparation of Funding Request Applications
06 | TRAINING
- Airport Familiarization Seminar
Explorer Solutions is pleased to present this one-day seminar, created primarily for members of small and regional airport boards and advisory committees, municipal staff involved in planning, public works, marketing and communications, as well as economic development representatives. In addition, learn about the commun issues being faced by many of today’s regional and small airports and stay current on industry best practices.
Designed to review all the of key aspects of airport operations and management, the seminar covers multiple topics, from Transport Canada Rules and Regulations to innovative marketing and revenue generating strategies at airports.
07 | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Marketing Plan
- Marketing and Communication Strategy and Implementation
- Surveys (Preparation, Execution and Analysis)
- Social Media and e-business Strategy
- Website Design and Management
Economic Development
We are passionate about economic development and the creation of strategies for the development of regional territories. Understanding, knowing and visualizing a better community is at the heart of our vision and priorities.
Economic Development Services
- Manufacturing Sector Analysis
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Strategies for Retention, Expansion, Planning and Project Coordination
- Public Consultations (Public Meetings, Focus Groups, Surveys)
- Industrial, Technology, Park Research, Parks Concept and Development
- Optimal Land Use Analysis
- Creation of Financial Incentive Programs
- Community Profile
- Inventory of Competitive Assets Infrastructure and Advantages
- Economic Impact Studies
- Business Plans and Business Cases
- Financial Modeling
- Benchmarking
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Studies
- Comparative Analyses, Economic Profile and Benchmarking of a Country / Province / Region
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) and Programs Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Positioning
- Government and Community Relations
- Strategies for Domestic and International Expansion
- Economic Development Public Policy Analysis and Development
- Innovation strategy
- Creation of Innovation Hub
- Development of incubators / accelerators / Living Lab
- Writing and managing Funding Applications
- Site and Building Selection
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Programs
- Partnership Development Abroad
- Trade Mission Organization and Management
- Identification and Modeling of Industrial and Service Clusters
- Sectors and sub-sectors Cluster Development
- Cluster Development Business Planning
01 | BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BR+E)
- Manufacturing Sector Analysis
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Strategies for Retention, Expansion, Planning and Project Coordination
- Public Consultations (Public Meetings, Focus Groups, Surveys)
- Industrial, Technology, Park Research, Parks Concept and Development
- Optimal Land Use Analysis
- Creation of Financial Incentive Programs
- Community Profile
- Inventory of Competitive Assets Infrastructure and Advantages
02 | ECONOMIC STUDIES
- Economic Impact Studies
- Business Plans and Business Cases
- Financial Modeling
- Benchmarking
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Studies
- Comparative Analyses, Economic Profile and Benchmarking of a Country / Province / Region
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) and Programs Analysis
03 | STRATEGIC ADVICE
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Positioning
- Government and Community Relations
- Strategies for Domestic and International Expansion
- Economic Development Public Policy Analysis and Development
04 | INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
- Innovation strategy
- Creation of Innovation Hub
- Development of incubators / accelerators / Living Lab
- Writing and managing Funding Applications
05 | INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
- Site and Building Selection
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Programs
- Partnership Development Abroad
- Trade Mission Organization and Management
06 | INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
- Identification and Modeling of Industrial and Service Clusters
- Sectors and sub-sectors Cluster Development
- Cluster Development Business Planning
Our In-House Experts
With expertise on the team, we offer practical, precise, effective airport and economic development solutions that support your operations, compliance and profitability.
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