Air Fleet Management Limited - Airline Solutions

History

A summary of some recent and past projects undertaken by our team...

Onward sale of several Bombardier, Falcon and Gulfstream corporate aircraft as exclusive sales agent.
Fleet evaluation (Airbus, Boeing), airline M&A project.
Acquisition of new Falcon 7X aircraft for major international oil services company.
Report on global business jet market, performed for aircraft manufacturer.
Retained principal industry advisor to international investor group - due diligence audit pre-acquisition of industry OEM.
Due diligence support - Global cargo airline.
Development of business plan – start-up European airline serving sports teams.
Report on airline IT systems, performed for major industry consultancy.
Expert Witness, aircraft transaction litigation.
Retained to negotiate acquisition of large business jet aircraft for major international company.
Due diligence support - major aircraft Maintenance & Repair Organisation (MRO).
Aircraft cost benchmarking and budget validation, European airline IPO.
Aircraft cost benchmarking, scheduled carrier restructuring project.
Market evaluation, business plan – proposed start-up cargo airline for Middle-East investor group.
Adviser to major oil company, leading tender drafting, contractor pre-qualification, technical and commercial tender structure, evaluation, benchmarking and modelling ownership maintenance and operating costs, subsequently leading structured team negotiations, long-term airline operations.
On behalf of leading established airline, pricing and other negotiations with Airbus and Boeing, engine manufacturers, global financial institutions and all major aircraft leasing companies.
Retained to report and advise international investors on multiple airliner sale & leaseback transactions and structure subsequent acquisitions.
Due diligence support – European flag carrier (fleet, associated liabilities).
Due diligence support - Airport ground handling company.
New aircraft factory acceptances at Airbus and Boeing.
Audit of European airline fleet lease agreements going back five years, resulting in successful recovery of US$ 6.0m cash in unclaimed credits and other recoverable items.
Coordinated evaluation of winglets for post-delivery retrofit on large airline fleet.
Due diligence support – European regional airline (fleet, operations, technical, costs)
Fleet valuation and exit strategy formulation, US Chapter 11 airline for European financier.
US DOT, TSA and FAA FAR 129 Ops Specs applications for European operator to permit commercial operations into United States .
Development of detailed strategic business plan for start-up scheduled international airline. Traffic, aircraft route performance and economic studies for aircraft selection. Financial projections; strategy development on corporate financing; aircraft acquisition; manpower; recruitment; training; operator and route licensing; airport access; bilateral and interline agreements; marketing; spares provisioning; and resource/facilities planning.
Interim management – airline turnaround.
Developed strategy, prepared licensing applications and secured designation as British air carrier to the United States and related US DoT foreign air carrier authority for Caribbean airline.
On behalf of airline investment group, computer financial modelling of full-service network and low-cost scheduled airline operations from source schedule to P&L, adaptable for any route structure, class/fare/yield, and aircraft type combination, to produce projected EBIT results on daily basis.
Representation of principal shareholders on management committee of scheduled IATA flag carrier airline.
Negotiation with potential alliance and major code-share partners on behalf of start-up international airline.
Reservations hosting, CRS distribution and agency negotiations for start-up airline.
Review of Business Plan for start-up scheduled airline, leading to major strategy change on corporate financing, structuring of aircraft leases and route network.
Conducted pre-acquisition operational and management audit of regional scheduled airline; prepared strategic business plan, budgets and forecasts; presentations to investors, professional advisers, banks, Government and regulatory bodies.
Project management for VIP Gulfstream aircraft acquisition and refurbishment on behalf of major global corporation.
Troubleshooting, creating effective management solutions for successful European regional airline experiencing structural and internal reporting difficulties associated with rapid expansion. Carried out management audit of flight operations and engineering departments, resulting in new control procedures and five-year plan.
Review and analysis of contractor airline operating costs and charges on behalf of major global oil company, reporting on relative efficiency and cost-effectiveness of existing contractor airline operations and comprehensively evaluating alternative air transport solutions; advice and assistance with contract structuring, contractor pre-qualification and competitive tender process for new contract award.
Due diligence audit on behalf of European regional airline of target competitor airline for possible acquisition.
Due diligence review for investors of (M&A target) European regional airline fleet and associated economics, aircraft records review, engine and spares support contracts, and maintenance reserve provisions.
Preparation of initial business plan and operations manuals for investors in start-up and regional air charter operator in the Caribbean.
Retained by European regional airline to perform audit of aircraft maintenance organisation for possible acquisition.
Contract pre-qualification, tender and negotiation, North Sea oil industry support and others for major UK regional operator.
Review of Swiss corporate jet flight department for owners, overseeing subsequent restructuring.
Development of long-term commercial strategy and introduction of management procedures to enhance performance of established major European corporate jet charter operator.
Retained to report on alternative proposals for corporate jet aircraft purchase, fractional ownership or charter to meet corporate air transport requirements for German financier.
Audit and business case review for UK FTSE 100 conglomerate of long-established corporate flight department.
Corporate aircraft market study, aircraft definition, selection, survey, acquisition, registration, licensing, interior and exterior refurbishment, crew selection and appointment, operator and maintenance contractor qualification and selection for global corporation.
Comprehensive audit, prepare Diagnostic Report and define Terms of Reference for World Bank for commercial airport development project in former Soviet Union.
Market research, feasibility study and preparation of provisional business plan on behalf of investors evaluating potential for establishment of scheduled passenger helicopter service linking London with its airports.
Feasibility study and strategic business plan for Boeing 747 flying casino and junket project on behalf of international casino operators.
On behalf of leading design house, conduct of commercial negotiations for private client aircraft.
Offshore management of Gulfstream and Boeing 737 corporate aircraft for US owner.
Under UK Government Know-How Fund PIFS programme, review and report on the operations of national flag-carrier of a CIS nation.
Selection, acquisition and entry-into-service of Global Express aircraft for global mining company.