Business Details
16 Years
experience
Aviation Consultancy Experts in Kent
Since 2010, Northpoint Aviation Services has established itself as a specialist boutique consultancy with niche expertise in aviation policy, regional connectivity, and stakeholder collaboration. Our approach combines rigorous evidence-based analysis with commercial pragmatism, delivering authoritative advice tailored to the unique challenges of remote and peripheral aviation. With decades of collective experience, our team has secured approvals for publicly supported air links and attracted airlines to operate regional routes commercially. We provide strategic policy analysis, airport performance assessments, and route development strategies, working closely with airports, air operators, transport authorities, and regulatory bodies.Our work extends to environmental sustainability, economic impact studies, and non-aeronautical revenue generation, supported by extensive academic research partnerships. We offer expert support in collaboration management, budgeting, and research commissioning, ensuring impactful outcomes for clients across the UK and Europe. Our principals have pioneered initiatives like the SPARA2020 project and led the National Connectivity Taskforce, demonstrating our commitment to advancing regional aviation interests through innovative solutions.
Services
Aviation Consultancy
Route Development Strategy
Policy Analysis
Airport Performance Assessment
Stakeholder Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based aviation policy analysis grounded in 15+ years of industry experience
- Our team has secured approvals for publicly supported air links across Europe
- We specialise in remote and peripheral region aviation challenges
- We provide expert collaboration management for multi-stakeholder aviation projects
- Our work combines academic research with practical implementation expertise
Services
Aviation Consultancy
We provide comprehensive aviation consultancy services covering policy analysis, airport performance assessment, and route development strategies. Our expertise helps stakeholders navigate regulatory frameworks, secure funding, and implement sustainable aviation solutions. With deep industry knowledge, we deliver tailored advice that enhances connectivity and economic growth for regional airports and transport authorities.
Route Development
Our route development services focus on evaluating, strategizing, and negotiating air connectivity solutions for regional airports and operators. We analyze market potential, assess commercial viability, and facilitate stakeholder negotiations to establish sustainable routes. Our approach combines economic impact assessments with regulatory compliance to maximize route profitability and regional accessibility.
Policy Analysis
We offer expert policy analysis covering state aid compliance, public service obligations, and aviation regulatory frameworks. Our team interprets complex policy landscapes to help clients develop compliant strategies that balance economic development with regulatory requirements. This includes advising on EU state aid regulations and regional funding mechanisms for sustainable aviation growth.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Our stakeholder collaboration services facilitate effective partnerships between airports, airlines, transport authorities, and regulatory bodies. We manage multi-party collaborations, develop governance frameworks, and coordinate research initiatives to achieve shared aviation objectives. This includes secretariat support for industry groups and coordination of cross-border aviation projects.
Economic Impact Studies
We conduct detailed economic impact studies assessing aviation's role in regional development and tourism growth. Our analyses quantify the economic benefits of air connectivity, evaluate investment returns for airport infrastructure, and measure the socio-economic impacts of policy decisions. These studies inform strategic planning and funding applications for aviation stakeholders.
People
Chris Cain
Managing Director
Aviation expert with 20+ years' experience in regional air access and policy development. Led National Connectivity Taskforce and SPARA2020 projects, specialising in public service obligations and route development funds.
Richard Matthews
Director
Seasoned aviation consultant with expertise in airport management and regulatory compliance. Focuses on sustainable aviation strategies and non-aeronautical revenue generation for regional airports.
Basil O'Fee
Senior Associate
Former founder of Northpoint with specialist knowledge in public service obligations. Co-authored research on efficient procurement of public air services published in Transport Policy.
Professor Rico Merkert
Senior Associate
Academic expert in aviation economics and policy. Contributes research insights on regional connectivity and sustainable aviation development through collaborative projects.
Tom Wilson
Senior Associate
Aviation policy specialist with experience in EU state aid regulations and regional air freight development. Provides strategic advice on regulatory compliance and funding mechanisms.
Questions
What aviation consultancy services do you specialise in?
We specialise in aviation policy analysis, route development strategy, stakeholder collaboration management, economic impact assessments, and regulatory compliance advice for regional airports and transport authorities.
Which geographic regions do you cover?
We primarily work across the UK and Europe, with particular expertise in remote and peripheral regions requiring special aviation support and connectivity solutions.
How do you handle multi-stakeholder aviation projects?
We provide expert secretariat support, collaboration management, and research coordination for aviation partnerships involving airports, airlines, and regulatory bodies.
What policy frameworks do you work with?
We specialise in EU state aid regulations, public service obligations, route development funds, and environmental compliance frameworks for aviation stakeholders.
Can you help with aviation research projects?
Yes, we conduct academic research collaborations on aviation economics, regional connectivity, and sustainable development topics, often in partnership with universities and research institutions.
Do you work with regional airports?
Yes, we represent regional airports through the Regional and Business Airports group, providing policy advocacy and strategic development advice tailored to their specific needs.
