Monday, 15 April 2019

Why Are Professional Aviation MRO Management Services Important?


The aviation industry is growing at an increasing rate as regards the utilization of aircraft. Passengers, institutional investors, airport sponsors and aviation service providers are positioned to benefit from this continuing secular growth.

On area benefitting from this growth is MRO or Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services. The need for aviation MRO management services, to professionally lead this segment, are critical as well as this fragmented industry continues to consolidate.

Aviation MRO Management

Irrespective of the facilities, location and other services offered at an airport, the aviation industry depends on operational aircraft. Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul management is focused on reducing downtime and optimizing the timing of maintenance events to allow for the highest possible aircraft utilization.

There are many quality great independent MRO providers with proven reputations for quality. Consolidation within the industry continues, however, as the costs of being an on-airport service provider increase, rendering economies of scale more valuable. Professional MRO management companies can bring industry leading best practices to consolidated operations.

What Do They Offer?

Aviation project and management services offer professional management in the aviation industry, which has historically been very entrepreneurial and location centric. Increasing regulation, the need for sophisticated enterprise work order systems, and customer demand for a greater breadth of services are also driving institutionally owned MRO providers to engage professional management companies.

These companies are laser focused on controlling costs, promoting operational efficiency and minimizing downtime of the assets. Additionally, they provide efficient real-time operational and financial reporting in order to give their institutional sponsors the greatest amount of transparency into the business as possible. The MRO companies that thrive in the future will be both able to handle a wide variety of customer maintenance needs and yet be nimble enough to provide emergent services on an as needed basis. Their services are essential for creating a customer experience which is aligned with the MRO Company’s value proposition.

At Global Aviation Infrastructure LLC, we have decades of experience leading MRO management services varying from a single location independent provider to international maintenance networks.

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019

The Importance of Aviation FBO Management Services


Aviation FBO management or aviation Fixed Base Operation (FBO) management services are critical for institutional asset owners who desire to maximize the value of their assets in the aviation industry. To understand the nature of these services, it is germane to know the services an FBO provides.

FBOs are responsible for providing a variety of critical services at an airport, whether it has commercial air service or is a general aviation airport. The FBO provides terminals for passenger movements and core line services such as the handling, hungering and fuelling of aircraft.

Aviation FBO Management Services

In addition to these core services, FBOs provide any number of additional services. Other technical services may include Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft as well as Aircraft Charter and Management (ACM). Additional ancillary services include providing a passenger terminal with amenities such as a lobby and waiting areas, concierge service, flight planning areas, pilot rest areas, as well as conference and meeting rooms.  Non facility amenities include providing or arranging catering for a flight, arranging ground transportation, overnight accommodations and many other services.

FBO management companies are responsible for operational and financial oversight of these airport leasehold estates. Professional aviation management companies bring a wealth of industry leading best practices to on-airport service providers. With deep experience across a wide variety of airports, they can implement real time operational and financial reporting which provides accuracy and transparency for aviation asset owners.

Unlike commercial flights, general aviation aircraft and passenger movements are on demand. Therefore an FBO must be prepared to handle many dynamic situations. To satisfy the passenger experience and brand value proposition, the entire service team must be aligned with and led by the FBO management organization.

At Global Aviation Infrastructure LLC, we take pride in offering bespoke management plans to meet every unique FBO management situation and competitive dynamic. We have over two decades of experience in successfully advising clients in the expansion of their aviation businesses.

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Monday, 1 April 2019

Why Are Airport Facility Management Services So Important?

Every kind of facility management service requires a great deal of experience and expertise. Airport facility management is an even greater challenge as there are a great variety of specialized tasks and operations.

Why Are Specialized Companies Required?

Why do some professional aviation management firms specialize in aviation infrastructure development? One of the key areas in terms of airport facility management services is to provide sufficient on-airport infrastructure (in the areas of efficient use of existing infrastructure as well as the development of expansion infrastructure) for airport sponsors, tenants and aviation service providers.

Airport Facility Management

Leading companies capable of providing airport facility management services must be proficient in a wide range of capabilities and experienced in operating various types of airport infrastructure across a wide variety of airport types and sizes.

Depending on the nature of the contract, the companies which are involved in providing airport facility management may have different responsibilities and roles at the airport. From management of terminals (both commercial and general aviation) to additional facilities such as hangar complexes and parking facilities, airport management companies are available to efficiently run all aspects of on-airport infrastructure.

Airport sponsors, whether they are a municipal entity or a private owner, are increasingly turning to specialized companies to develop and manage their airport infrastructure needs.

At Global Aviation Infrastructure LLC we have deep experience in the management and development of airport infrastructure and facilities. We can even provide vertically integrated services like FBO management, ACM management and aviation maintenance repair and overhaul management.

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Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Areas to Review before Hiring an Aircraft Charter and Management Specialist

Aircraft Charter and Management (ACM) is a highly specialized and regulated business. When it comes to selecting a company for aircraft management, most of the owners are likely to hire a consultant which has deep experience working with companies which have the highest ratings in terms of safety.

Here, we will discuss the key points to focus upon while choosing an aircraft charter and management specialist.

Experience: This is the most important factor while choosing a consultant or specialist in aircraft charter and management. This point is extremely vital as it is a huge determinant of the services that one can expect from them. References of the past customers of similar category aircraft play a huge role in this regard.

Aircraft Charter and Management

Safety ratings:  Many well-known and reputed organizations rate the air charter and management or ACM companies based upon the safety standards they maintain. An experienced industry consultant can help advisor an airplane buyer as to how to understand the rating systems between the two for profit and two not-for-profit safety ratings organizations.

Clients: Most of the organizations and the individual craft owners prefer confidentiality but some of the clients will give consent to be a reference. An ACM operator should be capable of providing the profile of their clients on a “blind basis" for review, and an ACM consultant can help guide an aircraft buyer or new owner through this process. 

Best aviation consulting service can only be expected from a firm demonstrating all the 3 qualities. At Global Infrastructure LLC, we take pride in providing a wide variety of advisory and consulting services for aircraft buyers and new aircraft owners.

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Wednesday, 20 February 2019

When to Hire an Airport Services Management Company?

If you are an aviation asset owner seeking to maximize the efficiency and value of your holdings, you should consider hiring a professional airport services management company. These companies serve as management companies on behalf of owners to provide proven management across a range of asset classes, sizes and locations. Here are three significant reasons why you should consider engaging an experienced company providing airport facility management services.

Proven Services:

Experienced, professional service firms.

Airport Services Management Company

Experience & Capabilities:

Professional aviation management companies usually bring decades of experience over a wide range of capabilities and locations, which is something an independent operator or asset owner may not have access to. A dedicated company providing aviation infrastructure management services can add value a number of ways but the focus should be on optimizing operational efficiency and providing real time financial and operational reporting metrics. Ensure that you engage a company who has experience in the relevant capabilities you need whether they are cantered around Fixed Base Operations (FBO), Aircraft Charter & Management (ACM), or Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO).

Building Brand Loyalty:

Defining your customer’s service experience is a key differentiator in a current competitive aviation landscape. You should choose a proven management company who has a proven track record developing brand equity in the aviation and aerospace industry.

At Global Aviation Infrastructure LLC, we ensure customers experience the best facilities and services the moment they arrive at your airport. Our skill and experience in airport facility management services help us to deliver a full spectrum of airside and landside support services. 

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Thursday, 7 February 2019

How Do Global Aviation Asset Management Services Companies Create Value?

The aviation industry is becoming more competitive day by day. It is now necessary for airports to maximize their precious geographical resources and minimize users' (both commercial and general aviation) downtime. This is what professional companies providing aviation and asset management services do. Here is how they create enterprise value for their customers: –

Business Advisory – It is necessary for airports to invest in key asset management tools such as preventative maintenance enterprise management. The best thing about a dedicated company providing airport management and integrated service is they can properly integrate real time operational and financial reporting into the overall vision and management of the airport and accurately deploy the resources required to meet strategic objectives.

Global Aviation Asset Management Services

Multidisciplinary Background – In addition to its core infrastructure of runways, taxiways and ramp areas, an airport must maintain terminals, hangars, fuel farms and other facilities.

The expertise of the professional companies providing aviation infrastructure development services helps them to successfully manage this infrastructure throughout its lifecycle and provide critical capital budgeting for both growth and re-development.

Best Asset Management Practices – When it comes to asset management, experienced professional managers with deep capabilities and a proven track record can deliver consistent value. In simple terms, they bring an experienced accumulation of industry leading best practices and resources to create a competitive advantage.

If you are looking for an industry leading company who will provide you with quality aviation asset management services, then Global Aviation Infrastructure LLC is who you should contact. The company and its principals have been providing quality airport management and integrated services for over two decades. Contact them today for a free review of your competitive situation.

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Friday, 11 January 2019

Why Is It Necessary To Hire Fixed Base Operator Management Companies?

A Fixed Base Operator, or FBO, is an on-airport service provider endowed with the responsibility of providing core line services at both general aviation and commercial airports. In most cases Fixed Base Operators have a long term lease arrangement with the airport under which they provided airport services.

FBOs are sometimes considered as the backbone of the general aviation industry since they take care of all the necessary services for general aviation. Professional FBO management companies may provide this service on behalf of independent operators or institutional owners such as private equity sponsors or alternative asset managers. In this blog, we will discuss why it is beneficial to hire industry leading professional services firms to provide Fixed Base Operator Management.

Fixed Base Operator Management Companies

Line Service:

The critical service components an FBO provides at an airport are the core line services of handling, fueling and hungering aircraft.  These services involve industrial practices and must be rendered in a safe and efficient manner. It is therefore critical to have a professional management team with access to industry leading best practices to ensure the correct procedures and protocols are established and executed to deliver safe, efficient and profitable operations.

Customer Service Experience:

Delivering the customer service experience is another critical element for FBOs. Whether a Fixed Base Operator is sole source at an airport or has multiple competitors, its brand will be identified by the experiences realized by customers. These experiences will create a brand identity which the market will associate with the operation. It is therefore critical to ensure that professional management is executing a strategy to drive brand recognition and value across all of the business segments of the FBO.

Customer Service Experience

Comprehensive Brand Management:

The provision of on-airport services requires a diligent and dedicated effort to drive optimal results. An experienced FBO Management company can leverage its experience and resources to deliver efficient operations and a customer centric value proposition which creates brand value.

If you already have holdings in the aviation industry or are looking forward to entering it, then hiring a professional management company providing the best FBO management service can be critical to achieving your operational and financial results.

We are a dedicated resource for FBO management needs and provide both turn key and customized management solutions tailored to meet the needs of the competitive situation. If you are seeking to maximize the value of your aviation assets, please visit our website or give us a call today for a free, in-depth consultation.

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