PathPlanner helped us immensely in our facility planning and business case analysis

"We used the Gate Module planning analysis software to model 5 ICAO Code E and 2 ICAO Code F gates at a proposed new passenger terminal pier at London Gatwick Airport. PathPlanner allowed us to quickly evaluate and test different gate rotunda locations, bridge models, and centerline locations, all for mixed aircraft fleets. This module helped us immensely in our facility planning and business case analysis."

Betsy Huigens, Bechtel, USA

We chose PathPlanner R4 for its vehicle turn accuracy

"After comparing several solutions on the market, we chose PathPlanner R4 for its vehicle turn accuracy, time savings, rendering quality, software stability and price. In addition, we were convinced that the assistance and customer support are also excellent."

Abdellatif Boularcha, AREP, France

A key planning tool for Arup's airside planning team

"For almost ten years PathPlanner has been a key planning tool for Arup's airside planning team. It provides accurate simulations of critical push-backs, tows and self-powered aircraft maneuvers, and has enabled us to provide safe and efficient operational solutions in many constrained and busy airport environments. In addition, Simtra's excellent support and openness to suggestions for improvements, has ensured that we can provide superior and timely service at both the office and on site."

Impressed by the real-time simulation of movements

"We recently purchased PathPlanner R4 and after a relatively short period I was able to quickly and efficiently navigate tight situations and demonstrate my clients' problem areas. Our clients and I were particularly impressed by the real-time simulation of movements."

Rainer Donhauser, Auwärter+Rebmann Ingenieure, Germany

User-friendly, accurate and my principal tool

"I work every day planning new stands, changing the ground markings for existing stands and checking the compatibility of new aircraft with all these stands at almost forty airports in Spain. I use PathPlanner in this work because it is user-friendly, accurate and my principal tool. When I need assistance the Support Team help me immediately to solve all my problems and my doubts too."

Marisa Serna García, Aena Aeropuertos, Spain

PathPlanner R4 seemlessly integrates into both Bentley and Autodesk platforms

"PathPlanner R4 seemlessly integrates into both Bentley and Autodesk platforms. This allows all our departments to create extremely accurate traffic movement modeling for any project. Beyond superior functionality, Simtra provides excellent support staff ensuring that their product continues to contribute to our firm’s technical needs."

The software tool has contributed vastly to the safety of our operations

"We have been Pathplanner users since 2000. Over the years the software tool has contributed vastly to the safety of our operations. Namely we have optimized existing apron parking positions, created new parking positions, successfully run the Olympic Games of 2004, got approval for the A380 and much more. We are also using the software on a daily basis to solve operational problems and also to get data from the Aircraft Data Wiewer."

A critical aid in our design workflows

"Susquehanna Civil uses Simtra's Pathplanner R4 as a critical aid in our design workflows. The software works seamlessly within Microstation v8i and is very simple to use. Multiple movements can be performed efficiently and with little effort. Pathplanner R4's presentation module is an valuable tool for preparing video displays for public meetings. It has been a very cost effective solution for our company."

Gives a mirror-like representation of how aircraft will maneuver on the ground

"Pathplanner A5 is an excellent program that truly allows the user to safely analyze planning tasks and answer questions that numerous airports are faced with each day. The advanced aircraft maneuvering and gate design features of the software gives a mirror-like representation of how aircraft will maneuver on the ground, dock to a passenger boarding bridge, or park on an apron all while providing the appropriate safety margins and clearances to meet FAA or ICAO standards. Pathplanner A5 is a very useful and resourceful software!"

Aircraft Data Viewer is a real time saver

"Aircraft Data Viewer is a real time saver. It offers all the most relevant information in a selectable yet unified format ready to print or publish so that with just a few mouse clicks the data is ready to submit."

We are very satisfied with the high level of technical support

"PathPlanner R4 is very easy to use with the help of pull down menus for the various features. The latest version allows for adjusting values for a specific action and this leads to better tracking manoeuvres with a higher level of accuracy. We are also very satisfied with the high level of technical support and quick response times to queries."

PathPlanner's systematic workflow has enhanced our proficiency

"As a leading consulting company in Japan we have been utilizing PathPlanner to its utmost. Its systematic workflow has enhanced our proficiency, especially in the field of engineering practices. It has helped with aircraft maneuvering alignment studies and to design taxiway fillets, turning-pads and aircraft stands, taking into account self-maneuvering or push-back operation as well as jet engine blasts, future NLA operation and more."

One of the single most important planning tools an airport designer can have

"Working as a consultant to New Zealand and Australian airports, it’s imperative that we offer leading edge design and  engineering solutions. PathPlanner enables us to achieve this with its vast array of features. I can say with certainty that PathPlanner is one of the single most important planning tools an airport designer can have."