Our People

The aviation industry is not only a global network of routes, but a global network of people.

Our experienced team come from a range of aviation backgrounds, but we all share a common drive to deliver great advice to our clients. Our reputation depends on what we do, not what we say.

       

Tim Coombs

Board Director

Role:
Tim is a member of the Board and a co-founder of Aviation Economics in 1997. Tim’s role includes client engagement, peer review and project management.

Areas of Technical Expertise:

  • Airport Transactions – Buy and Sell side
  • Traffic Forecasting
  • Airline start-ups 

Prior Experience:
Aer Lingus – Special Advisor to the CEO in relation to achieving membership of a global alliance.

NatWest Markets – Director of Investment Banking in the Global Origination team responsible for the banks’ relationships with airlines, airports, OEMs and aircraft lessors.

County NatWest – Associate Director in Equity Research responsible for the coverage of airlines and airports.

Lloyds of London – Deputy Editor of Lloyds Aviation Strategy.

British Aerospace – Member of the BAe 146 sales and marketing team with responsibility for Technical Sales for airlines in Asia and Australasia.

City, University of London – Visiting Lecturer 2009 – present

Loughborough University – Visiting Fellow 2015 – present

       

Peter Hind

Special Advisor

Role:
Peter is currently a special advisor to Aviation Economics providing strategic advice for the business. Peter was a director of Aviation Economics up to 2023, where he had responsibility for strategic planning and financial reporting, client liaison, engagement and peer review.

Areas of Technical Expertise:

  • Airport Transactions – Buy and Sell side
  • Traffic and Secondary Planning Forecasting
  • Airline Regulatory, Strategy and Planning
  • Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Experience:
RDC Aviation – Chief Executive 2007 to present

Aviation Economics – Executive Director 2018 – 2023

City, University of London – Visiting Lecturer 2009 – present

Loughborough University – Visiting Fellow 2015 – 2022

Route Development Company – Director of Consulting 2001-2007

British Midland Airways – Senior Manager Interline Development and various commercial positions 1992-2001