Chrysalis Global

Our Portfolio

Chrysalis holds almost three decades of experience leading strategic efforts for high-stakes, high-complexity initiatives in the public and private sectors.

Delta Airlines — Hub Terminal Swap

Chrysalis coordinated what Delta called "one of the largest terminal moves in the history of commercial aviation." Delta Air Lines relocated its operations from Terminals 5 and 6 to Terminals 2 and 3 at Los Angeles International Airport, the world's sixth-busiest passenger airport in 2022. The terminal swap included a significant coordination effort with 50 different entities, including 28 airlines and more than two dozen service providers. Delta Air Lines, with assistance from the Chrysalis team, completed the move as part of a $2 billion project that will provide a better experience for Delta passengers at its west-coast hub airport. Chrysalis worked closely with the airlines and tenants, along with the construction team, architects, engineers, and information technology team at the airport. Chrysalis served as the primary liaison between these groups during the course of the modernization effort. Under Chrysalis leadership, three overnight moves — alongside dozens of supporting, enabling moves — were completed with no canceled or delayed flights, no operational disruptions, and without injury.

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Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) — AUA Gateway 1A Program

As part of the Gateway 2030 Program at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, Chrysalis Global Aviation served as the Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) management partner for Aruba Airport Authority N.V. This transformative project included the activation of a new U.S. Departures Check-In Hall featuring an advanced Individual Carrier System-enabled (ICS) Baggage Handling System. The new facility streamlines the travel process for U.S.-bound passengers by eliminating the need to reclaim checked luggage during U.S. Customs Preclearance and removing the requirement for secondary screening checkpoints. This operational improvement significantly enhanced both passenger convenience and airport efficiency. Chrysalis guided the project from readiness planning through opening day, overseeing equipment commissioning, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, staff training, and move management. The culmination of these efforts came in April 2025 with the official launch of operations in the new U.S. Check-In Terminal, achieved through close coordination with airport stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. The result is a world-class facility that optimizes operations for the airport authority while elevating the passenger experience, reinforcing Aruba’s position as “One Happy Island” for travelers worldwide.

ORAT SolutionsAviation

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PARAS 0061 — Security-Focused, FAA-Funded Research Report

Chrysalis Global Aviation was selected by the National Safe Skies Alliance to conduct critical research focused on developing comprehensive guidance for airport security operational readiness during facility construction, renovation, and activation phases. This groundbreaking analysis represents a significant contribution to the aviation security industry, building upon more than two decades of Chrysalis’s experience as the nation’s leading ORAT services provider. The research effort concentrated on creating practical, scalable guidance that addresses the unique security challenges airports face when transitioning from existing facilities to new or renovated infrastructure. The work focused extensively on ensuring that security systems, protocols, and personnel were fully prepared and operational from day one, recognizing that any gaps during facility transitions can create vulnerabilities that compromise airport safety and regulatory compliance. The project involved comprehensive analysis of existing industry literature, TSA regulations, and best practices from airports ranging from small regional facilities to major international hubs. Chrysalis conducted extensive stakeholder interviews with airport operators, security personnel, and industry experts to ensure the guidance would be effective and applicable across the full spectrum of airport categories and operational environments. This research leveraged Chrysalis’s distinctive expertise gained from successfully delivering billions of dollars in airport facility openings, including complex, high-stakes projects. The team’s deep understanding of operational readiness challenges uniquely positioned Chrysalis to develop guidance that addresses real-world implementation scenarios rather than theoretical frameworks. The final research report and guidance documents were delivered to the National Safe Skies Alliance and the broader airport security community through the Program for Applied Research in Airport Security initiative. This deliverable provides airport operators with practical tools and methodologies to ensure seamless security transitions during facility projects, helping to maintain the highest standards of aviation security while minimizing operational disruptions during critical infrastructure improvements.

Research and AnalysisAviation

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Our Services

From strategy to activation, Chrysalis delivers expert support at every stage — customized to meet your project’s specific needs.

ORAT Solutions

Using a proprietary Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) approach, Chrysalis prepares people, systems, and spaces for opening day — ensuring every element is trialed, trained, and ready to perform.

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Facility Activation

Chrysalis bridges the gap between design, construction, and operation — coordinating systems, people, and processes to ensure a seamless, efficient launch.

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ERP Selection and Implementation

ERP initiatives are guided from selection to go-live with structured support from Chrysalis experts, ensuring the chosen system integrates seamlessly with operational goals and team workflows.

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Process Optimization and Operational Efficiency

Through targeted process improvements, Chrysalis helps organizations operate with greater clarity, speed, and alignment. Every engagement is designed to reduce friction and elevate enterprise-wide efficiency.

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Project Management

Chrysalis manages complex projects with precision, aligning scope, schedule, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and lasting impact. Our structured, proactive approach considers the needs of all stakeholders.

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Move Management and Physical Relocation

Chrysalis plans and oversees relocations from initial strategy through post-move stabilization, coordinating logistics, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure a smooth transition into fully operational spaces.

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Industries We Serve

Deep expertise across multiple sectors, delivering tailored solutions for industry-specific challenges.

Aviation

Specialized solutions for airports, airlines, and aviation infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and seamless transitions.

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Healthcare

Targeted support for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems to streamline operations, manage transitions, and enhance patient-centered outcomes.

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Nonprofit and Government

Supporting governments and nonprofits through organizational change, operational transitions, and complex program delivery.

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Sports and Entertainment

Expert support for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, theatres, and event venues — focusing on the systems and coordination behind the fan experience.

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Technology and Manufacturing

Expertise in high-performance environments — from factory floors to data centers — with strategies built for precision and scale.

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Transportation and Mobility

Helping transit agencies manage change and maintain smooth, reliable operations through every phase of project delivery.

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We were probably half-way through the construction period of about three years before I finally decided to pull the trigger of bringing Chrysalis in. I look back upon my hesitancy now and think: 'Wow, that was crazy!' We couldn't have pulled it off without them, and in so many different areas, too.

Victor White

Wichita Airport Authority

Director (Former)

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