Aerospace
Hughes and Salvidge have been engaged in Airport projects since the early 1990s, providing specialist demolition, dismantling and strip out services to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. We are the only demolition contractor to have a permanent on-site presence at London Heathrow Airport.
We have worked on a wide range of Airport projects, both airside and landside, and have an extensive portfolio of successfully completed projects.
Why Choose Us?
Unmatched Live-Airport Experience
With proven delivery across every major UK airport, we specialise in complex demolition within live operational environments, applying globally transferable systems that prioritise safety, continuity, and absolute operational control.
FOD-Critical Demolition Expertise
Our aerospace and airside projects demonstrate industry-leading Foreign Object Debris (FOD) management, embedding meticulous planning, containment, and inspection regimes that meet the most stringent international aviation standards.
Trusted on High-Risk, High-Security Assets
From hangars and piers to control towers and catering facilities, we are trusted to dismantle critical infrastructure where precision, security compliance, and stakeholder coordination are non-negotiable, anywhere in the world.
Integrated, End-to-End Global Capability
We deliver demolition as a fully integrated service, combining early technical input, phased execution, and sustainability-led outcomes, allowing airport operators worldwide to modernise assets without compromising safety or operations.

