Tim Coombs

Tim Coombs, BS, is the Managing Director of Aviation Economics, the London based consultancy specializing in airline and airport strategy in Europe. Mr. Coombs has carried out assignments for investment banks, venture capitalists, airlines, and airports. In 2003, he was part of the project team that set up the Middle East's first low cost carrier, Air Arabia. In 2004, Mr. Coombs provided advice to the Indian low cost airline, Spice Jet.

Prior to joining Aviation Economics, Mr. Coombs worked for Aer Lingus, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, on the project that was to conclude with the airline joining the oneworld strategic alliance. He has worked for 10 years with NatWest Markets, where he carried out major equity transactions for BAA, Lufthansa and KLM, and advisory assignments for British Airways and Iberia.

Mr. Coombs has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has expertise in the areas of privatization, airline alliances, and financial restructuring. Mr. Coombs has held positions in the marketing department of British Aerospace and with the US/UK consultancy firm, Avmark. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Transport. (This is me - Update Profile)