Omega flying high at Gatwick

Omega Red Group selected to inspect and test buildings and structures at Gatwick Airport to ensure that its existing lightning protection system meets the current safety standards.

Omega Red Group has been selected to inspect and test buildings and structures at Gatwick Airport to ensure that its existing lightning protection system meets the current safety standards.

BAA Gatwick chose Omega to deliver the job because as UK market leader, it is big enough to resource a project of this size.

BAA Gatwick is the UK's second largest airport and the busiest single runway operation in the World, flying 32 million passengers a year.

The work has been commissioned so that BAA Gatwick can ensure that its lightning protection assets at the airport are maintained appropriately and so function properly in the event of a lightning strike.

Omega's expert test engineers have already begun work on the job, which is expected to be complete in two months.

The BAA Gatwick contract will be handled through Omega's Specialist Testing office with technical and logistical support provided from its Nottingham head office.

Omega has just successfully completed a project with the same requirements at Luton airport.

"Our inspection and testing of Gatwick Airport's lightning protection system will help to maintain a safe and secure environment for its staff and passengers".

"A lightning strike or any disruption to the power supply caused by an electrical surge could have disastrous consequences for any airport".

"We have the experience and expertise to help BAA Gatwick minimise the risks," said Omega's Managing Director, Mike Henshaw.

Omega Red is the UK market leader in the design, installation and maintenance of Earthing and Lightning Protection systems.

Omega employs more than 220 people and supports the rail, construction, power, telecoms and renewable energy industries through its regional branches in Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham, London and Bristol.

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