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.
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.
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
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.
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
• 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.
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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