Study Group: Fixed Base Operator Service Experts(?)

Doug McVitie is Founder and Chief Consultant at Arran Aerospace, a firm providing consulting services in the aerospace and defense industry. Prior, Mr. McVitie was Director of Sales Intelligence at Airbus in Toulouse, France. He has spent more than 28 years in the aerospace industry around the world....

Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...

Gerard Buhrer is the Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance to international suppliers and selecting suppliers...

Richard Aboulafia is the Vice President of Analysis at Teal Group, a firm providing consulting services in the aerospace industry. Mr. Aboulafia is responsible for managing a team of experts who forecast aerospace markets including engines, electronics, space systems, and missiles. He has more than...

Terry Petrun is the Vice President of the US Airways Express Shared Services Organization and is also Vice President of the Material Services Company (MSC) subsidiary of US Airways Group. He has more than 31 years of experience in senior airline management, including aircraft fleet selection, fuel ...

David Jarach, PhD, is Managing Partner at Diciottofebbraio Srl, a leading all-aviation Milan based top advisory firm which directly covers the EMEA arena and, through JV, the US. Dr. Jarach has significant experience in advising and working in close contact with governments, aircraft and engine manufacturers,...

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...

Kevin Michaels, PhD, is the Principal and Co-Founder of AeroStrategy, a firm providing consulting services to the aviation and aerospace industries. Dr. Michaels has 23 years of experience in the aviation industry. He also has experience in strategic planning and industrial marketing in the aerospace...