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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's slowing effects on air traffic, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) predicts that the 4.3 billion passengers transported in 2018 will increase to roughly 10 billion by 2040. The aviation industry, like other sectors, is required to uphold employee and passenger safety. A cyber attack might easily cause human casualties, severely impacting the indust... Read More

1 month ago

AviaPro Consulting is delighted to welcome Steve Duley as the newest member of our team, taking up the role of Sales Consultant for the African market. Steve's vast experience and extensive network within the African aviation industry make him a valuable asset to our company, and we are eager to witness the positive impact he will undoubtedly bring to our organization and clients. His distingui... Read More

1 month ago

The aviation industry is a complex ecosystem that relies on efficient maintenance and technical services to ensure safe and reliable operations. Third party providers of aviation technical services are a fabric of the industry. This article aims to explore its driving factors, potential benefits, challenges, and the impact it has on the industry, as well as the related service providers selection... Read More

4 months ago

Ferry flights are a vital part of the aviation industry, as they allow aircraft to be moved quickly and efficiently around the world. This is important for a variety of reasons, such as delivering new aircraft to customers, transporting specialized cargo, and repositioning aircraft for maintenance or storage. While ferry flights are essential for various purposes, understanding their economic imp... Read More

4 months ago

Airlines are facing difficulties when it comes to the collection and use of personal data. This is partly due to the shifting legal and regulatory environments which continue to have an impact on technological innovation, data commercialization, and the offering of digital services. As airlines and their partners in the aviation landscape try to balance controlling their legal, reputational, and o... Read More

7 months ago

  Large volumes of personal data are frequently processed by airlines, airport operators, and their service providers, such as ground handling firms. Think of the information you provide when booking a flight: passport number, date of birth, address, and credit card information.  These data include details about passengers, crew and other employees, as well as personal information about... Read More

7 months ago

The idea for AviAnalysis was born in January 2021, in the middle of the Covid-19 global pandemic, when personal contact and travel to other countries were extremely limited.The need to continue to support airlines, airports, and civil aviation authorities with accurate and timely aviation consulting insights was greater than ever: airlines were losing money by the day, with aircraft immobilized an... Read More

10 months ago

On November 15, AviaPro Consulting launched AviAnalysis, a fully integrated online aviation analysis system designed to offer easy access to professional analysis and high-valued results in a timely and cost-effective manner. Leading the project is aviation industry veteran and AviaPro’s Head of Aviation Industry Services, Jorge Abando, whose decades of international experience in airline... Read More

1 year ago

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as a fuel which achieves net greenhouse gas emission reductions on a life-cycle basis. SAF is made by converting renewable feedstock to fuel molecules that are identical to conventional jet fuel, which is called Jet A. The catalytic conversions are very similar to those that are already used in... Read More

1 year ago

The pandemic triggered many challenging consequences in the aviation industry. Passenger traffic declined significantly due to border closures and travel restrictions.  Airlines have sold fleets of aircraft due to the drop is passenger numbers. One bright spot however has been an increased demand in cargo traffic, and companies have been adding cargo aircraft as a result. These changes in pa... Read More

1 year ago

There is no doubt that the pandemic has dealt a significant blow to the aviation industry. Statistics show how much global travel decreased below pre-2019 levels. Even now as the industry shows signs of recovery, there are continued challenges that include labour shortages, inflation, and the need to meet environmental sustainability and business profitability targets. Airlines, operators, airport... Read More

1 year ago

For an industry that employs 65.5 million people globally and generates $2.7 trillion dollars (2018 IATA report), Air Transport is rich in necessary roles, responsibilities and procedures. When we talk about Aviation Operations, we cover several aspects of air travel, including Flight Operations, Cabin Operations, Cargo Operations, and Ground Handling Operations, all of which are controlled by the... Read More

1 year ago

An insider’s look at how Kevin developed his skills and aviation consulting expertise and how he translates them into added value for clients. Canadian-born aviation industry expert Kevin Clarke is AviaPro Consulting’s Head of Aviation Consulting. Today, Kevin splits his time between project management, consulting as a network expert, recruitment, and delivering training. On top of... Read More

2 years ago

  Important assets for any consultant are insight, knowledge, experience and efficiency. In this period of recovery from the pandemic’s impact, industry players will have to move quickly and decisively. When consultants are called upon to help re-chart the way forward, the insights they offer are as good as the information available to them. While their knowledge and experience ensure... Read More

2 years ago

by AviaPro’s Head of Industrial Services, Jorge Abando Sound arguments on both sides as to which strategy will dominate during the recovery.  However, it is clear that the size of the airline in terms fleet and network will favour one solution over the other.  Legacy network carriers rely on the structure of hub connections to keep as many aircraft in service as possible, but this... Read More

3 years ago

by AviaPro’s Head of Industrial Services, Jorge Abando At the close of October, IATA’s Economic Chart of the Week revealed the industry’s projected 2021 unit cost will still be higher than projected unit revenue by 0.88 cents despite the forecasted reductions in labour (52% lower than 2Q 2020), MRO, changes in infrastructure, and other costs leading to a 2.6 cent reduction in ov... Read More

3 years ago

by Sam Okpro, Air Cargo Specialist   “Air Cargo Makes it Happen” is an IATA slogan that has now been given credence by COVID-19 as the Air Cargo industry has for the first time in history overshadowed the passenger business. During this pandemic period, we have stopped being the poor second cousins of the passenger business. Yeah! Whilst this may only last as long as t... Read More

3 years ago

AviaPro is excited to introduce our new partner, Predictive Mobility, developer of the AIR.PM platform for Big Data, Market Intelligence and Agile Marketing.  Predictive Mobility’s solutions, especially the AIR.PM platform, are ideal for the new age of aviation, with its ability to design comprehensive airline network, fleet, and schedule planning solutions. Predictive Mobility’... Read More

3 years ago

With the aviation sector badly hit by the global COVID-19 crisis, AviaPro consultants are looking through the uncertainty at what lies ahead for our industry, arguably one of the hardest-hit by the crisis.   Around the world, air carriers have been making difficult choices. Some are undergoing administration to stave off insolvency, such as Virgin Australia; others are going into insolvency... Read More

3 years ago

With the aviation sector badly hit by the global COVID-19 crisis, the aviation industry is entering a crucially transformative time. Words like “Adaptation”, “Pivoting” and “Recovery” are taking on a new importance. As we go through this pandemic, AviaPro consultants are looking through the uncertainty at what lies ahead for our industry, arguably one of the har... Read More

3 years ago

  On behalf of the entire team, we want to extend our thanks for a great year, along with our most sincere best wishes for the year 2020. Please note we'll be closed on the 25th, 26th, and 31st of December, as well as on the 1st of January. In the new year, we'll be attending the Airfinance Journal Dublin conference which takes place between the 21st and the 23rd of January, as well as th... Read More

3 years ago

From September 21st, AviaPro Consulting will be attending the 2019 World Routes event in Adelaide, Australia, a well-known platform for the global aviation route development community.  AviaPro is an active player in the aviation business and technical consulting industry. Dedicated to your success, we provide a high qualified professional connection, tailored aviation expertise, and conti... Read More

4 years ago

A net profit of $14.66 per North American passenger, an 18.5% increase in India’s domestic market, and 1300 new city-pairs: these are just a few of the findings published last week by the International Air Transport Association.  Founded in 1945, IATA represents 290 airlines, and as estimated 82% of global air traffic. Their regular reports and analyses are must-reads for aviation p... Read More

4 years ago

In the fast-paced realm of aviation, constructing robust business strategies is paramount. Navigating this dynamic landscape demands a wealth of data and insights to fuel market analysis and financial foresight.  Enter AviAnalysis: a web platform designed to seamlessly bridge information gaps for analysts and industry professionals. Through its three distinct services, AviAnalysis empowers d... Read More

1 month ago

Distribution in aviation has always involved a variety of entities and continues to do so, such as airlines, travel agencies, other middlemen, metasearch engines, and, more recently, IT and digital businesses with strong retail experience. Most airlines are personalizing their offers to survive in this environment. This is only possible, though, if the offer is more than a simple commodity. Airlin... Read More

4 months ago

Recent advances in technology have altered how companies communicate with their clients, make tactical choices, and design workflows. Today, it is predicted that the aviation industry will be highly affected by the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and analytical systems. AI does not only enable the improvement of customer workflows, but also advances automation, self-service solutions, and pro... Read More

4 months ago

Numerous projects for personalized travel have been put forth and discussed over the past ten years, and the discussions are still going on. Different attempts were taken by aviation experts in IATA, distributors, online travel agencies, vendors, suppliers, and partners to discuss the future of airline distribution and retailing as a way to provide a personalized travel product. It was challenging... Read More

7 months ago

Air route development has a large impact on local economies. Economic growth and job creation are undeniably the primary results. Air route development expands a nation’s capability to welcome a larger number of travelers who would spend their funds on an array of products and services; visitors will require access to hotels, restaurants, leisure outlets, groceries and more. Thus, a country... Read More

7 months ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising technologies for growth today. Recent data indicate that organizations that have implemented AI grew from 4 to 14% in the last two years. Aviation-related businesses, like many others, have discovered its advantages and are utilizing it to improve performance, outpace the competition, and lower their bottom line over time. Used mainly to i... Read More

10 months ago

Talent acquisition refers to how employers recruit and interview job candidates, as well as how they onboard and train new employees. It is usually a role shared by the human resources department and the hiring manager. Aviation talent acquisition is often regarded as an early strategic step in talent management, namely how employers hire, deploy, train, and evaluate the performance and compensat... Read More

1 year ago

Businesses across all sectors are needing to compete in an economic environment that is constantly changing. With today’s trend towards environmental responsibility, aviation consulting firms work closely with their airline clients to implement solutions that are efficient and sustainable. However, this adds additional stressors from an environmental, financial and operational perspective. E... Read More

1 year ago

Have you recently received a text from your airline about how your next flight is delayed? Or outright cancelled? Standing in line at security at the airport, have you ever wondered when they are all going to get their act together? Or at the luggage carousel, why has your suitcase never made it on that long flight you were on? Labor shortage is an immediate challenge facing the global aviation i... Read More

1 year ago

  AviaPro Consulting has been steadily increasing our activities on the African continent to support aviation companies to build and expand capacity to deliver aviation services to their customers. Since AviaPro Consulting opened its doors halfway through the last decade, many new African operators and airlines have taken possession of aircraft and entered them into service. This has meant... Read More

1 year ago

Aviation Safety is of key importance. With everything we know about how to get passengers to their destination safely, there is no excuse for not establishing and following Aviation Safety protocols. As Aviation Consulting specialists, our experts at AviaPro Consulting Inc. put Aviation Safety front and center, helping airlines, operators and regulators such as Civil Aviation Authorities to ensur... Read More

1 year ago

Get to know Capt. Richard Sharrocks, who’s spearheading AviaPro Consulting’s latest airline consulting project. For military officer-turned-aviation consultant Capt. Richard Sharrocks, AviaPro’s most recent project is the latest in a series of high-profile assignments he’s been managing. (The project is not being advertised here to respect customer confidentiality.) Lik... Read More

2 years ago

In the best of times, aviation related challenges come in all shapes and sizes, from airlines losing money on routes, to operational issues, to having the right fleet in place.  While the current pandemic has managed to exacerbate them all, the team at AviaPro Consulting Inc. has not been sitting idle. In fact, over the last few months, we have mobilized consultant teams to solve some of the... Read More

2 years ago

by AviaPro’s Head of Industrial Services, Jorge Abando Several industry organizations and pundits have summarized their outlook for 2021 aerospace industry trends. Whether precipitated and expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic, or not, here is a brief of what we at AviaPro Consulting see as a consensus: Continued development of New Propulsion Systems through Electric and Hybrid Engines. Despi... Read More

2 years ago

By Kevin Clarke, Head of Aviation Consulting, AviaPro On Monday, November 9 one of the world’s longest flights, Singapore to New York, resumed service with Singapore Airlines.  Running 3 times weekly with an Airbus A350-900, the service operates to New York JFK, replacing the airline’s former link between Singapore and Newark.  Block times are 17 hours and 55 minutes eastbou... Read More

3 years ago

by AviaPro’s Head of Industrial Services, Jorge Abando Across the globe, airlines are implementing procedures to bring a new level of safety into the cabin that ensures their passengers feel protected from each other! Who would have ever contemplated this scenario six months ago? Operators initially involved in repatriating passengers on chartered flights have ensured their cabin crew&rsqu... Read More

3 years ago

by Kevin Clarke, Head of Aviation Consulting, AviaPro  During these unprecedented times, some airlines and governments are coming up with out-of-the-box ideas on how to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on the air travel industry. Airline employees are being laid off as planes are withdrawn from service.  Slumping travel demand means significantly reduced airline revenues.  Airline... Read More

3 years ago

A little over a month, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that global passenger demand had fallen 14.1% compared to 2019, “the steepest decline in traffic since 9/11”.   Needless to say, the industry has been left reeling from the consequences of the COVID-19 global pandemic.   Some analysts will argue that past indicators used by the industry to... Read More

3 years ago

With the aviation sector badly hit by the global COVID-19 crisis, the aviation industry is entering a crucially transformative time. Words like “Adaptation”, “Pivoting” and “Recovery” are taking on a new importance. As we go through this pandemic, AviaPro consultants are looking through the uncertainty at what lies ahead for our industry, arguably one of the har... Read More

3 years ago

  On January 8th 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 from Tehran to Kiev was shot down shortly after takeoff due to what Iranian authorities attributed to a human error. Not only is this the deadliest aviation disaster in Iran since the 2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash, it was also the first fatal aviation incident for Ukraine International Airlines since it first started its ope... Read More

3 years ago

As a partner of Southern Africa Airlines Association, AviaPro is proud to announce our presence at the 49th Annual General Assembly in Reunion, a well-known annual meeting for the African aviation development discussion.  AviaPro is an active player in the aviation consulting business, industrial and brokerage services. Dedicated to your success, we provide a high qualified professional co... Read More

4 years ago

You don't see pictures like this one very often.  The photo was posted by the Instagram page Lebanese Plane Spotters, and shows a crew member cradling a newborn child in a MEA blanket shortly after being delivered midflight. It has since gone viral. The baby girl was delivered by MEA crew staff over Iraqi airspace on ME435 flight from Doha to Beirut on July 27th, and the aircraft landed bri... Read More

4 years ago

Starting June 17th, AviaPro Consulting will be back at the Salon du Bourget, the world’s premiere aviation events along with its British counterpart, the Farnborough International Airshow.  We've never missed the world's largest event dedicated to the aviation and space industry, and it’s not only because it’s one of the best places to connect with new, potential and exis... Read More

4 years ago