Northpoint Aviation Services

Founded in 2010, Northpoint has established itself as a specialist boutique consultancy, providing niche expertise to the aviation industry. Our mission is to offer authoritative, rigorous, evidence-based, and commercially grounded consultancy advice. Our team brings a wealth of capabilities and experience that is particularly relevant to the aviation sector. We are always happy to have a no-obligation chat and discuss our specialisms further.

Our Approach

Overview

At Northpoint, we believe in the power of evidence-based decision-making. Our approach is rooted in the careful interpretation and deployment of research data to support the preparation of seminal reports, submissions, and consultations. We are committed to cultivating fruitful links with and between consultancy expertise, academia, airports, air operators, public bodies, and regulators.

Expert Support

Our unique combination of aviation expertise and synchronisation of tasks can work to ensure that a collaboration is more effective, relevant, and impactful. We provide expert support in defining terms of reference, collaboration management and administration, budgets, and prioritised agenda setting. We also offer well-judged coordination tasks to optimise the performance of busy individuals, the organisations they are representing, and the collaboration they are engaging with.

Business Development

We have considerable experience in all aspects of the route development process, both from an airport and air operator perspective. Our expertise extends to non-scheduled revenue streams, including business and general aviation, aerial work, estate management, master-planning, and non-aeronautical income streams. We have a long-standing interest in regional airports and peripheral region transport and aviation issues, making us one of the leading sources of knowledge and advice about Public Service Obligations (PSOs) and Route Development Funds (RDFs) in Europe.

Services Offered

Academic Research & Business Development Expert Support

We offer academic research services and business development expert support, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that collaboration is effective, relevant, and impactful. Our expert support has proven invaluable in defining terms of reference, collaboration management and administration, budgets, and prioritised agenda setting.

EU Collaborations

We specialise in EU collaborations, helping airports, airport groups, air operators, transport authorities, and aviation suppliers navigate the complex landscape of EU aviation regulations. Our extensive professional networks and niche aviation expertise enable us to act both as a principal and sub-supplier, providing evidence-based arguments and insight.

Remote and Peripheral Aviation

We have extensive experience in airports related policy work, including lobbying and influencing policy positions. Our knowledge of airport development and investment in the UK and abroad, combined with our long-standing interest in regional airports and peripheral region transport and aviation issues, makes us a leading source of knowledge and advice about PSOs and RDFs in Europe.

Non-Aeronautical Airport Concerns

We offer specialist consultancy services in non-aeronautical airport concerns, focusing on enhancing non-aeronautical revenue streams. Our expertise in business aviation, airfreight, and estate management enables us to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Our Team

Our team is led by two directors, Chris Cain and Richard Matthews. They are supported by senior associates, associates, and associate consultants, including Basil O'Fee, Professor Rico Merkert, Tom Wilson, Tom Matthew, and Naomi Bremner. Our project executives and researchers, such as Lesley Smith, Debbie Airey, James Bishop, and Dr. Romano Pagliari, also contribute their expertise to deliver high-quality consultancy services.