Advisory
Operational advisory for aviation systems, governance, and execution.
Built on first-hand experience leading aviation businesses through growth, restructuring, regulatory complexity, cross-border execution, and operational transformation.
Why Columbus United
30 years
Career milestones include leadership at a top-10 global cargo carrier, from turnaround strategy to $3B P&L oversight.
Career engagements
Over 30 years, the Principal has worked with Boeing, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. State Department, and Fortune 500 enterprises.
Built and led
International teams of 4,000 employees built and led across the U.S., U.K., and Europe during senior leadership roles.
Service Lines
Capabilities across complex aviation environments.
AOC Reinstatement & Air Operator Certification Advisory
Support to reinstate suspended or lapsed AOCs and navigate certification requirements.
- Operational readiness and documentation for UK CAA/EASA submissions
- Gap analysis, corrective action planning, and implementation oversight
Cargo Airline Turnaround & Restructuring
Board-level turnaround and restructuring advisory for cargo operators.
- Financial and operational stabilisation plans
- Interim management and execution-focused restructuring
Freighter Deployment & Fleet Programme Advisory (Boeing 777F, 747-8F)
Commercialisation and operational integration of dedicated freighter aircraft.
- Fleet programme planning and mission analysis
- Route and payload optimisation for freighter operations
UK CAA & EASA Regulatory Navigation & Compliance
Regulatory liaison, certification support, and compliance frameworks.
- Regulatory engagement strategies and documentation
- Compliance programme design for cross-border operations
Aviation Transaction & Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial and operational due diligence for aviation transactions.
- Operational risk assessment for M&A and investment
- Transaction-focused readiness and integration planning
Executive / Board-Level Operational Counsel for Cargo Operators
Principal-led counsel for institutional counterparties and boards.
- Executive advisory, strategy, and governance support
- Board-level operational risk and performance guidance
Engagement Model
Engagements are structured around scope, complexity, and timeline. Each proposal includes deliverables, methodology, and estimated effort, defined before any work begins. Transparency is treated as a precondition, not a service feature.
Open a conversation.
Engagements are structured around scope and complexity. We respond within two business days. Enquiries are accepted from institutional counterparties and professional advisers only.
konstantin@columbusllc.net