Based on years of experience at all levels of the aviation industry, ABA provides expert advice and brings innovative business solutions to airlines, corporate aviation, operators, airport managers and developers, and financial investors.

ABA consultants understand every aspect of how the commercial & private aviation sectors operate. Whether developing an airline, planning an airport, or operating aircraft, we can provide the expertise that you need to:

• Minimise risk
• Increase effectiveness
• Save money

Aviation Business Consulting

ABA is proud to have been, and to continues to be associated with the development of Lydd (London Ashford) Airport. Purchased by ABA in 1996, Lydd was turned around leading to a successful investment in 2001. The shareholding was reduced in 2005 and ABA now advises the airport. With proven hands-on experience, ABA offers expertise in a number of critical areas of airport development and management. Synergies between each of these activities not only provides economic resilience, but also means that every consultant is a practicing aviation manager. Specific individual skill sets and years of specialised industry experience are used to bring clients real-world solutions in an ever challenging environment.

Feasibility Studies & Master Planning

Runway and taxiway requirements, capital expenditures and financial projections, terminal and facility planning, political lobbying, and virtually every other aspect of airport development - ABA consultants are able to advise on either individual projects, or draw up a full feasibility study, coordinate a Master-Plan, and manage an entire development.

Market Appraisal

ABA is able to analyse the determining factors such as drive time profiles, demographics, market segmentation, infrastructure, airport capacity constraints, inbound and outbound markets, and competition, in order to assess full market potential.

Environment

It is the dominant factor in most projects. The ecological impacts of any proposed development must be firmly grasped. In consultation with all stakeholders and the planning authority, ABA is able to coordinate with the environmental experts to conduct scoping reports leading to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Airspace, ATC, and Navigation Aids

Traffic flows, airspace classification, and airway integration impact an airport's acceptability within the wider air traffic environment.

Airport ATC and navigation facility installations represent a significant portion of the fixed costs in the start-up or development phase. Defining the right level of service and correctly assessing the timetable is therefore essential.

Rescue / Fire (RFFS) and Security

ABA consultants can advise on the correct equipping and categorisation of required airport Fire and Rescue Services.

Consultants also have hands on experience in setting up airport security systems.

Atlantic Bridge Aviation
Lydd Airport
Lydd, Romney Marsh
Kent, TN29 9QL
United Kingdom