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Airline Set-Up & Certification Consulting

Launching an airline is a complex regulatory and operational challenge. We help you turn an idea into a certified, operational, and sustainable airline — on time, compliant, and ready for revenue operations.

From AOC strategy and authority engagement to manuals, postholders, SMS, and operational readiness, we guide you through every phase of the airline build-up.

What We Do

We provide end-to-end aviation consulting for airline start-ups, re-launches, and AOC expansions, supporting operators across the full lifecycle:
    •    Airline concept & certification strategy
    •    AOC application and authority liaison
    •    Regulatory compliance (EASA / ICAO aligned)
    •    Operations, safety, and management system build-up
    •    Entry-into-service and post-certification support

Our role is to reduce certification risk, avoid delays, and ensure first-day operational credibility.

Who We Support

We work with:
    •    New airline founders and investors
    •    Existing operators launching a new AOC
    •    Charter, ACMI, cargo, and scheduled airlines
    •    Airlines changing State of Operator or expanding approvals
    •    Management teams needing interim or expert regulatory support

Our Approach

Airline certification is not a checklist — it’s a managed project.

We combine:
    •    Regulatory expertise
    •    Operational airline experience
    •    Structured project management

Every engagement is:
    •    Authority-calibrated
    •    Evidence-driven
    •    Timeline-controlled
    •    Fully documented

You always know what comes next, what the authority expects, and what risks remain.

Core Airline Set-Up Services

Airline & AOC Strategy
    •    Certification pathway definition
    •    Business model vs regulatory feasibility analysis
    •    Aircraft and operations alignment
    •    Authority expectation mapping

Certification & Regulatory Support
    •    AOC application and pre-application phase
    •    Authority interface and technical meetings
    •    Findings management and corrective actions
    •    Certification schedule control

Manuals & Management Systems
    •    Operations Manuals (OM-A/B/C/D)
    •    Safety Management System (SMS)
    •    Compliance Monitoring System (CMS)
    •    Security and Dangerous Goods programs

Postholders & Governance
    •    Postholder role definition
    •    Interim nominated postholder support
    •    Authority readiness coaching
    •    Management system integration

Operational Readiness
    •    Crew, training, and checking systems
    •    CAMO and maintenance integration
    •    OCC / dispatch / flight operations control
    •    Entry-into-Service preparation

Why Choose Us

    •    Proven airline certification experience
    •    Practical, authority-ready documentation
    •    Direct understanding of regulator expectations
    •    Clear timelines and risk visibility
    •    Focus on approval, not paperwork

We don’t just prepare documents — we prepare airlines to operate.

Start With a Readiness Assessment

Not sure where you stand?

Our Airline Set-Up Readiness Test helps you:
    •    Identify gaps before the authority does
    •    Understand certification risk and timeline realism
    •    Define a clear consulting roadmap

Talk to an Aviation Consultant

Whether you are at concept stage or deep into certification, we can support you.

Request a Confidential Consultation: office@bsky.ro | +40751559999.

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