CDSMI is an independent aviation consultancy specializing in aircraft stand design, terminal apron planning, and aircraft parking strategy.
The company was founded by Cedric Daros, whose background combines aircraft operations with airport planning and airside coordination.
Cedric began his career working in airline operations, including Air Canada, with experience in ground handling, turnaround activity, and apron operations.
He later spent over a decade at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, working in airport operations and airside coordination—collaborating with airlines, NAV Canada, engineering teams, and construction partners on safe aircraft stand planning, movement simulations and capacity improvements.
CDSMI delivers solutions that are technically sound and operationally practical.
Approach
CDSMI uses simulation and design tools to evaluate aircraft movements, validate apron layouts, and develop aircraft stand solutions.
Aircraft Simulation
Aircraft movements are modelled using AviPLAN to assess taxi paths, pushback procedures, and stand compatibility under operational conditions.
Stand Design
Aircraft stand layouts and apron markings are developed using CAD-based tools, defining geometry, clearances, and servicing areas.
Safety & Clearance
Jet blast and spacing assessments support safe separation from adjacent stands, personnel, vehicles and equipment.
Visualization
2D and 3D visualizations illustrate aircraft movements, servicing activity, and apron operations.
All work is informed by operational experience within live airport environments.
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