Overview
Ricondo & Associates provides planning, environmental, and financial consulting for airports, airlines, and aviation agencies. It delivers technical consulting and project management across an airport project’s life cycle—from initial planning to design, federal approvals, financing, and construction. The firm differentiates itself with a singular focus on aviation, responsive service, and strong client relationships, evidenced by about 90% repeat business and a broad U.S. and London footprint. Its goal is to help clients realize successful airport development and operations through end-to-end, aviation-focused expertise and long-term partnerships.
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What believers are saying
- Tampa approved Ricondo for a five-year master plan update through August 2031.
- San Francisco awarded Ricondo as-needed planning and NEPA contracts worth $13.1 million.
- Orlando and John Wayne extended Ricondo for planning and airline consulting in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Airport consulting depends on public procurements; losing Tampa or SFO renewals cuts revenue fast.
- HNTB and Landrum & Brown compete directly on the same five-year planning contracts.
- A recession or procurement reset could starve Ricondo's pipeline and threaten independence by 2028.
What makes Ricondo & Associates, Inc. unique
- Ricondo wins airport planning mandates, including Tampa's $16.025 million contract in August 2026.
- Its airport-only focus spans planning, NEPA, airline agreements, and advanced air mobility.
- Chicago headquarters and London office support national projects across major U.S. hubs.
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