ABOUT US
HOLISTIC | INNOVATIVE | STRATEGIC
Merchant Aviation is a full-service aviation consulting firm focusing on Airport Development initiatives with innovative, holistic solutions for today’s result-oriented aviation decision makers. Our principals have worked at more than 50 airports around the world. Their experience includes strategic visioning, airport planning, design and construction, airline operations and financial feasibility studies.
Some of our noteworthy projects include Newark Liberty International Airport Long-term redevelopment plan, JFK Cargo Master Plan, LGA Terminal Replacement project, San Francisco Domestic Terminal Redevelopment Plan, Newark Terminal A Replacement Program, Dallas-Fort Worth International airport, long-term redevelopment plan, Seattle-Tacoma New International Arrivals Facility Planning Study, JFK Aeronautical Area Improvement Program, among many others.
Each team member brings over 30 years of diverse experience working with Airlines, Airports and Regulatory agencies. This experience translates to an acute understanding of navigating the multifaceted relationships between FAA, airports, airlines and the passengers they serve.
Our holistic, strategic and innovative approach to development of large-scale airport capital Improvement programs provides excellent passenger experience, enhanced operational efficiencies, and balanced capacity, all while maintaining and growing airport revenues.
Recently, French-based Groupe ADP took an interest in Merchant Aviation, LLC. Groupe ADP, formerly Aéroports de Paris or ADP (Paris Airports), is an international airport operator based in Paris (France). Groupe ADP owns and manages Parisian international airports Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly Airport and Le Bourget Airport, all gathered under the brand Paris Aéroport since 2016.
Groupe ADP operates 26 international airports. Groupe ADP is owned by the company Aéroports de Paris S.A., which is publicly listed at the Euronext Paris (SBF 120 and mid 60). ADP International, S.A. is part of the Groupe ADP and owns ADP Ingénierie. ADP Ingénierie was created in 2000 as a fully owned subsidiary to provide large-scale Airport planning, design and engineering solutions for airport-related capital development projects.
SERVICES
services we offer:
Whether the challenge is to create a master plan for a new airport or to refurbish and expand existing facilities to address regulatory compliance, aging infrastructure, growing demand and ever-changing business models, our team is highly experienced in managing multi-million dollar aviation capital improvement projects from inception to commissioning.
Our team’s Integrated development approach and Innate ability to lead large complex operations, achieve objectives, providing strategic and tactical solutions, while increasing efficiency and revenue has made Merchant Aviation a Trusted advisor who is focused on delivering flexible, scalable and environmentally sustainable solutions.
- Master and Site Planning
- Strategic Master Planning
- Visioning Studies
- Land use and Urban Planning
- ALP updates
- Facilities Planning
- Airfield and Airspace Planning
- Terminal Planning and Programming
- Landside Planning
- Cargo and Support Facilities
- Intermodal Facilities
- Operational Planning and Feasibility Studies
- Constructability and Phasing Analysis
- Operational Readiness Planning
- Costumer Service Enhancement
- Process Redesign
- Non-Aeronautical Revenue Enhancement
- Program Management
- Comprehensive Design Review
- Professional Services
- Policies and Procedures
- Program Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
- Program Scheduling, Cost Control and Budget Management
- Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition
The Mav team successfully provided ORAT support at airports such as EWR Global Gateway Project, ORD, and Mumbai T2 (India).
Our Comprehensive and holistic ORAT process includes:- ORAT Planning and Program Implementation
- ORAT Operational Trials
- Develop Opening Day Strategies
- Trials and Familiarization Strategies
- Training and O & M Strategies
- System Performance and Operational Alignment
- System Integration and Verification
- Functional Testing and Handover
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Schedule and Cost Risk Mitigation
- Airport Innovation
- Collaborative Workshops
- Peer Reviews
- Air Service Development and Strategic Aviation Advisory
- Air Service Market Research and Strategies
- Business Cases and Route Forecasts
- Airline Outreach Strategies and Support
- Aviation Business Intelligence
- Airport Traffic Forecasts