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CU Phosco Lighting Illuminates London Luton Airport Expansion Project with Cutting-Edge Lighting Packages

Award winning, London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports, is poised for
remarkable expansion to accommodate its growing air traffic and passenger influx.
CU Phosco Lighting partnered with ATG Airports and Ryebridge Construction to
deliver innovative lighting solutions and infrastructure for the airport. 
Voted Europe’s best airport in ACI Europe Best Airport Awards, London Luton
Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million
passengers in 2023. As part of its plans for responsible growth, LLA is undertaking
an ambitious investment programme aimed at enhancing its infrastructure and
improving the passenger experience.

One recent project saw the airport adding seven new serviced Code C stands and
dedicated parking areas for Ground Support Equipment (GSE). These additions are
vital for accommodating aircraft and improving operational efficiency. Several
taxiways were realigned to optimise aircraft movement and reduce congestion as
part of the infrastructure enhancement efforts. New fillets were also installed to
improve the efficiency of aircraft taxiing and minimise wear and tear on the
infrastructure.

The new infrastructure and layout required an advanced, energy-efficient and
regulations-compliant lighting solution to keep lighting-associated energy costs low
while ensuring the safety of passengers and airport personnel.
CU Phosco, in collaboration with ATG Airports and Ryebridge Construction, provided
cutting-edge lighting solutions, high masts and lantern carriages tailored to LLA’s
unique requirements.

The main goal was to ensure effective illumination of the new and existing stands
utilising a mix of new high masts and existing masts, prioritising optimal visibility and
safety for operations.
CU Phosco provided a comprehensive solution, leveraging the superior efficacy of
the FL800D floodlights. With an impressive luminaire efficacy of 156lm/W, these
floodlights ensure exceptional illumination while minimising energy consumption.
The FL800D floodlights offer versatility and efficiency for LLA. They are arranged on
masts with full azimuth rotation and tilt function, allowing precise positioning to meet
the project's specific requirements. A selection of optical distributions, wattages and

elevation angles result in a combined luminaire photometric output tailored to the
project's needs.
Additionally, the FL800D configurations come with built-in drivers, making them self-
contained units that simplify installation and maintenance.
The complete solution consisted of three new 30m high masts, five new lantern
carriages, and 36 FL800D floodlights.
By leveraging the benefits of the FL800D floodlights, lantern carriage design, and
robust mast construction, CU Phosco delivered a lighting package that not only met
the project's stringent requirements but also ensures long-term reliability, efficiency,
and safety for LLA.

Salvatore Cardinale, Project Manager at Ryebridge Construction, expressed
satisfaction with the result, stating, "Working with CU Phosco has been instrumental
in achieving our lighting objectives for London Luton Airport. Their manufacture and
design expertise and the FL800D floodlights have significantly contributed to the
success of this endeavour, ensuring optimal illumination and safety standards."