aviaCONsult

aviaCONsult stands as a specialized consultancy dedicated to advancing the aviation industry through its expertise in flight procedure design, airspace development, and sustainability solutions.

Founded over two decades ago, aviaCONsult has established a unique position by offering a blend of technical and operational insights that address complex aviation challenges. With a focus on enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, the company serves a diverse client base, including regulatory authorities, airlines, air navigation service providers, and airports.

“Our clients are drawn to aviaCONsult’s ability to navigate the intricacies of airspace modernization and flight procedure implementation, ensuring that solutions not only meet but exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements,” says Managing Director Frank Lumnitzer.

At the core of aviaCONsult’s work is the design and implementation of flight procedures that address critical operational challenges, particularly in complex environments. Specializing in both conventional and Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) procedures, the company integrates safety, capacity, and environmental goals into its designs while adapting to diverse geographic and regulatory constraints. The company is also a certified service provider flight procedure design according to EC IR 2017/373.

aviaCONsult’s team brings deep expertise in aircraft operations and air traffic management, enabling the development of robust operating concepts tailored to each client’s unique needs. The company understands that creating effective flight procedures requires more than basic charting; it demands a nuanced approach that considers capacity requirements, accessibility aspects, available technologies, and environmental factors like noise and CO2 emission impacts.

Central to aviaCONsult’s methodology is its “Phase Zero” process—an in-depth diagnostic phase designed to ensure that each project begins with a comprehensive understanding of client objectives, airspace limitations, environmental constraints, and regulatory frameworks. This process enables the company to deliver highly tailored solutions that address both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals. Following this initial phase, aviaCONsult facilitates collaborative working groups with all stakeholders to foster transparent communication, align objectives, and ensure a shared understanding of project goals.

aviaCONsult’s commitment extends beyond project completion, offering a robust post-implementation support model that includes ongoing consultations, periodic reviews, and training in change management to help clients adapt to new standards and technologies. This approach reflects the company’s belief that successful aviation solutions depend on both technical precision and seamless workforce integration. Recognizing the global nature of aviation and its rigorous standards, aviaCONsult emphasizes the importance of harmonized protocols in charting, radio communication, and operations to minimize misinterpretation risks and support pilots and air traffic controllers worldwide.

The company’s track record includes a notable collaboration with a wide variety of customers, e.g. Icelandair, where aviaCONsult developed a set of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures for Union Glacier Field in Antarctica. This project highlights the company’s adaptability and expertise, as it overcame the unique challenges of designing safe, flyable approaches in an environment characterized by fluctuating ice thickness and extreme temperatures creating a need for adopted standard operating procedures in alignment with delivered flight procedure designs.

In an industry undergoing constant evolution, aviaCONsult remains attuned to emerging trends and client needs. The firm is actively expanding its focus to address sustainability demands and exploring the integration of drone-specific airspace management solutions. As Lumnitzer emphasizes, aviaCONsult’s mission is not merely to provide aviation services but to play an active role in shaping a safer, more sustainable, and more efficient future for global air travel. By continually advancing its expertise and adapting to industry shifts, the company reaffirms its position as a leading consultancy in the aviation sector.