Mr. Tim Coombs
Managing Director, Aviation Economics
Member of the Transportation Council
Council Member Biography
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.
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Employment History
- 1998 - Unspecified
- Managing Director, Aviation Economics
- 1998 - 1999
- Advisor, AER LINGUS LTD
- 1992 - 1998
- Director, NatWest Markets
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Alitalia - International partnership not a solution
September 21, 2006
Italian national airline needs int'l partner: Deputy PM | english.people.com.cn
The problems faced by Alitalia are high costs and operational inefficiency.
An international partner will in no way address these fundamental problems.
The chances of finding such a partner are remote, and likely to be a management distraction from the main task of delivering the necessary restructuring. -
A win-win model for low cost carriers
September 21, 2006
Sri Lanka's first ever budget airline ties up with Asia's best | www.asiantribune.com
Franchisee gets the benefit of brand, reputation and operational experience which gives comfort to passengers and also the regulatory authorities.
The airline providing the brand gains access to markets which would otherwise be inaccessible due to restrictive air service agreements and revenue from the licensing agreement.
A model to possibly be adopted in the future by leading low cost carriers.
GLG Study Groups with Tim Coombs(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Airline and Aerospace Industry Experts: GLG Leaders and Scholars | 778 |
| Airline Industry Experts (EU) | 526 |
| Aircraft Leasing Professionals | 207 |
| Fixed Base Operator Service Experts | 83 |
| Airport Security Services Experts | 48 |
GLG Live Meetings with Tim Coombs(?)
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