Start-up airline consulting : Business plan, AOC

Airline Start-up

Starting an airline requires a robust business plan, deep market understanding, and professional aviation expertise.

GH Aviation Consulting offers comprehensive support from the initial concept of a new airline through to fundraising, aircraft sourcing, and obtaining your Air Operator Certificate. Our team has extensive experience in market analysis, network and fleet planning, and financial modeling, informed by numerous past projects. We're also skilled in guiding carriers through the operational and commercial aspects of the implementation phase.

We collaborate closely with your team, making informed, data-driven decisions to enhance your project's appeal and success. Our detailed analyses and evaluations build confidence among investors and stakeholders.

How we can help

Business plan due diligence

Aircraft operators

You already have an existing business plan setup by your team? GH Aviation Consulting can provide a detailed evaluation of your business plan based on a methodology proven on a multitude of past projects. The review includes proofreading, checking numbers and estimates, but also global recommendations on the project development strategy.

Business plan / Fundraising

Aircraft operators

Starting an airline requires a solid business plan to attract funds and partners like lessors and suppliers. At GH Aviation Consulting, we provide a tailored, data-driven business plan service, drawing on our experience from numerous past projects. We have a strong track record in securing funding from investment banks, which can be a game-changer for your project.

Route studies

Aircraft operators - Airports

You might only need support on the market analysis side with specific route studies, or your business plan project is about expanding your existing network. GH Aviation Consulting can assess in details the potential for new routes considering existing operations & business model.

Aircraft evaluation

Aircraft operators

Choosing the right aircraft model and the right lessor/manufacturer is a key driver of the success of your airline project. Thanks to previous experience in a major aircraft manufacturer marketing team, GH Aviation Consulting can support you through the aircraft sourcing process, from the analysis of the offers to negociating the terms and conditions of aircraft supply.

AOC support & guidance

Aircraft operators

After the business plan is done and some funding is secured, getting the Air Operator Certificate is a very challenging activity that takes 9 to 18 months to be completed. GH Aviation Consulting has experience in leading and supporting several AOC projects up to their first commercial flight. We can help you steering the AOC project and facilitate key decision making in an informed and timely manner.

Airline management interim

Aircraft operators

GH Aviation Consulting staff can step in as interim managers (CCO, CFO) and lend our expertise in several key areas. This includes building a financial model, choosing sales channels and software, negotiating for airport slots, planning your first flight schedules, and setting up your ticket pricing and products. Our team knows what it takes to start an airline, and we're ready to guide you through each step