Richard AboulafiaVice President, Analysis
TEAL GROUP CORPORATION![]()
Richard Aboulafia is Vice President of Analysis at Teal Group Corporation, 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,...
Michael BoydPresident
Boyd Group International, Inc.![]()
Michael Boyd is President and Co-Founder of Boyd Group International, Inc. Mr. Boyd is an expert on the airline industry and aviation issues and provides input regarding events and trends affecting airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and suppliers....
Scott CarnahanGeneral Partner
Carnahan Black Pearl LP![]()
Scott Carnahan is Principal at Carnahan Black Pearl, an accounting consulting firm. He also serves on the Board of Directors at PennyMac, a small public REIT based in California. He was previously Partner in the Structured Finance Group and National Director...
Craig CatesConsultant
CRAIG CATES![]()
Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines, aerospace industry, consumer packaged goods and tobacco industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible...
Tim CoombsManaging Director
Aviation Economics![]()
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....
Karl DruschChief Executive Officer
PSG Turbines![]()
Karl Drusch is the Chief Executive Officer of PSG Turbines, LLC a Texas-based firm specializing in commercial aircraft and engine sales, leasing and trading. PSG also focuses on commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair management, and engineering....
Brian FoleyPresident
Brian Foley Associates![]()
Brian Foley is the President of Brian Foley Associates, a position he has held since 2006. Mr. Foley is a recognized thought leader in the general aviation sector and is a business jet industry and Hawker Beechcraft specialist. He is especially familiar...
Special Counsel
WILEY REIN LLP![]()
Gary Horowitz is Special Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC, where he represents aircraft owners and operators in the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, management and finance of business and commercial aircraft. Mr. Horowitz advises on and structures...
Principal & Managing Partner
Four Peaks Capital LLC![]()
Justin Hupet is the Principal and Managing Partner at Four Peaks Capital LLC. Headquartered in Canada, Four Peaks Capital is a premier financial market research and advisory firm specializing in capital markets, investment, and financial and business...
Melvyn JamesDirector
Mel James Limited![]()
Melvyn James is the Director of Mel James Limited, a United Kingdom based firm providing consulting services in the aerospace and defense industry, since August 2007. Mr. James provides consultancy services in aerospace and general defense maintenance,...