At ATHENA AVIATION, we provide solutions grouped into four practices covering the entire spectrum of management issues focused exclusively on the aviation sector.

  • business transformation
  • management support
  • aircraft and engine financing
  • resourcing solutions

We provide an overview of the practices below

Business Transformation

Knowing what to do and executing your plan is extremely challenging at the best of times. Our strategy and restructuring team can help you:

  • maximise the value of your business
  • identify acquisition targets
  • restructure your balance sheet
  • turnaround a loss making operation, and
  • grow in the face of adversity

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Management Support

Instead of generic ideas, we provide only experienced line managers to work with your team on the practical issues you're facing today. They hit the ground running and deliver results fast. We can help you:

  • select which alliance to enter and project manage the intenal implementation plan
  • redesign your approach to field sales
  • stop revenue leakage
  • renegotiate maintenance contracts, or
  • market scarce slots
  • ...and many everyday challenges in the line - just ask

Examples of our work... 

Aircraft and Engine Financing

Whether you are looking for the best arms-length commercial terms from your captive lessor or looking to find finance from third parties for your fleet we can help. We work closely with airlines, lessors and banks alike. Some of our services include:

  • setting up your captive lessor, highlighting commercial, legal and tax considerations
  • third party debt and equity to achieve the best available terms worldwide, including on or off balance sheet, long term fixed finance, shorter term operating leasing
  • releasing residual value risk but maintaining operational control and flexilbility
  • structuring an asset management company for your aircraft & engines

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Resourcing Solutions

We recognise the difficulties in finding good talent, whether on a full-time or an interim basis. As former airline executives, we know what you're looking for and assist you to find talent, fast.
  • find a hands-on interim manager
  • source a permanent recruit for your team
  • deliver the whole team for a turnkey airline start up venture
  • provide a shadow management team in times of crisis
  • run a multi-vendor, high-volume recruitment programme that is quick and focused

Examples of our work... 

Highlights of other things we do:

  • Private placement and pre-privatisation Information Memoranda
  • Economic and market studies for tourism agencies and regulators
  • New business start-up - low cost or full service
  • Ancillary revenue strategy and implementation
  • Organisation design and development
  • Commercial systems evaluation