Aviation Strategies International

What Aviation Strategies International does

Aviation Strategies International (ASI) is a privately held civil aviation consulting firm founded in 1998 in Montreal, Canada, by Dr. Pierre Coutu. The firm provides assessment, strategic advisory, and competency development services to four primary customer segments: airports, airlines, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), and civil aviation authorities. It has completed aviation projects in over 50 countries and maintains regional representations in Ottawa, Beijing, Melbourne, Paris, and Casablanca alongside its Montreal headquarters, with a global headcount in the 101–250 band.

Name

Aviation Strategies International

Legal name

Aviation Strategies International Inc.

Website

https://aviationstrategies.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aviation Strategies International is a Montreal-based civil aviation consulting firm providing strategic advisory, competency assessment, and executive training to airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, and civil aviation authorities globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Consulting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Aviation consulting services
• Airport management training
• Aviation competency development
• Civil aviation advisory
• Airport strategic assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Consulting engagements providing assessment, strategic advisory and competency development services to airports, airlines, ANSPs and civil aviation authorities
2. Training Course Delivery: Executive certificate programmes, diploma programmes (AOCC), and customized learning delivered online and in-person with registration fees ranging from USD 2,100-2,500 per participant
3. Publications: Sale of books and publications including 'Global Megatrends and Aviation: The Path to Future-Wise Organizations' available on Amazon and directly
4. Course Registration and Administration: Registration fees for courses with payment processing through Stripe and PayPal; course access fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aviation Strategies International (ASI) provides assessment, strategic advisory and competency development services to civil aviation organizations, including airports, airlines, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), and civil aviation authorities. Through its ASI Institute division, the company delivers executive education, diploma programmes, and accreditation programmes (notably the Global ACI-ICAO AMPAP), supported by proprietary assessment tools such as AMCAT and the Airport Check-Up methodology.

Product overview

Aviation Strategies International (ASI) offers a portfolio of consulting services, competency assessment tools, and training programs for the civil aviation industry. The core offerings include strategic consulting, the Airport Check-Up assessment service, and the proprietary AMCAT (Airport Management Competency Assessment Test). The company operates the ASI Institute as its training and professional development division, which delivers the Global ACI-ICAO AMPAP program, the IAP CoP community platform, and the AOCC Diploma. The portfolio also includes the Executive Certificate in Applied AI for Airports and the Strategic Air Service Development Course (in partnership with AirBusiness Academy/An Airbus Company), all accessible through a Learning Portal. The company also publishes research including Global Megatrends and Aviation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASI Institute: Aviation management competency building division of Aviation Strategies International, providing executive training, professional accreditation programs, and organizational development services.
• AMPAP
• AMCAT
• IAP CoP
• Airport Check-Up

Products and services

• Strategic Consulting Assessment and strategic advisory services for civil aviation organizations including airports, airlines, ANSPs, and civil aviation authorities.
• Airport Check-Up Rapid, objective, structured on-site review by ASI experts using proprietary tools to identify areas requiring performance improvements at airports.
• Airport Management Competency Assessment Test (AMCAT) A proprietary competency assessment tool for airport management professionals to evaluate skills and competencies against industry standards.
• Strategic Competency Building Customized blended learning solutions for talent development including strategic realignment, learning material development, and coaching for aviation management professionals.
• Executive Talent Development Customized learning and development services for air transportation organizations focusing on ROI and ROE, flexible scheduling, and organizational culture enhancement.
• Global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) Executive development programme jointly developed by ACI and ICAO covering all functional areas of airport business including operations, security, finance, commercial management and airport development.
• International Airport Professional Community of Practice (IAP CoP) Community platform for AMPAP graduates, instructors and stakeholders to network, collaborate, and share experiences and best practices.
• Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) Diploma Three-course diploma programme for airport management professionals focusing on AOCC decision-making, operational efficiency, and standard operating procedures.
• Executive Certificate in Applied AI for Airports Three-day live online executive certificate programme equipping airport leaders with strategic understanding of AI applications in planning, operations, and commercial functions.
• Strategic Air Service Development Course Hands-on route/air service development course for airport and airline executives enabling optimization of route development and profitability.
• Megatrends Research and Publications Research and publications on global megatrends affecting aviation including climate change, technology, demographics, urbanization, global power shift, and global connectedness.

Quantifiable outcome

• AMPAP programme has produced several hundred graduates spread across the globe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Joint initiative for Executive Certificate in Applied AI for Airports. IAAE is the international wing of AAAE established in the 1920s, promoting best practices in security, operations, finance, and sustainability.
• AirBusiness Academy (Airbus Company)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership for Strategic Air Service Development course for airport and airline executives. Course focuses on route development optimization and win-win relationships.
• The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 October 2016Corporate membership. TIACA is a global not-for-profit trade association representing the air cargo and air logistics industry.
• Airports Authority of India (AAI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2016Memorandum of Understanding on competency building. Broad cooperation framework for training, research and technical cooperation to address professional development needs of AAI employees.
• Airports of Thailand (AOT)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Sister Airport CEOs Forum partnership. ASI moderators participated in forum with airport CEOs from China, Germany, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
• Munich AirportmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2015Co-organized Airport Lab on Customer Experience through Innovation on behalf of IAP CoP. Munich Airport hosted the event and shared innovative products and services through Open Innovation Process.
• EgismajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership for King Abdulaziz International Airport operating procedures project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Egis is an international group with 13,000 employees and operates 14 international airports.
• International Airport Professional Community of Practice (IAP CoP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012IAP graduates mandated ASI to establish a community of practice. ASI guided the IAPs through incorporation and serves as officially designated administrator of IAP CoP since 2012.
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Joint initiative with Airports Council International (ACI) to develop and administer the Global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP). ASI serves as Programme Administrator responsible for developing, deploying and managing the programme globally.
• Airports Council International (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Partner with ICAO to jointly deliver the Global ACI-ICAO AMPAP. ASI has been designated administrator since programme inception in 2007.
• ICAO TRAINAIR PLUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASI Institute is an ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Full Member having developed two Standard Training Packages (STPs) and delivers ICAO training competency development courses.
• Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Pierre Coutu serves as Advisor to the Board of GDLN, a network supporting development learning globally.
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner. RAeS is the world's only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community, established in 1866.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IATA Training: IATA's training division offers professional development and certification courses for aviation managers, airport staff, and airline executives across safety, operations, and management — directly competing with ASI's AMPAP, AOCC, and executive certificate programmes for the same buyer personas at airports and airlines worldwide.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Provides airline and aviation professional training including pilot, cabin crew, and management development, comparable to ASI's executive certificate and competency building offerings. More European-anchored and pilot-simulator-heavy, but overlaps on aviation management and executive education.
• Egis Aviation: Operates 14 international airports and provides airport consulting and engineering services globally, including the Jeddah King Abdulaziz engagement where Egis partnered with ASI. Overlaps with ASI's airport operations, strategy, and competency-building services, and is a competitor on airport advisory mandates despite also being a project partner.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader (pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and increasingly business aviation and digital training). Comparable to ASI in providing aviation professional development, but at vastly greater scale, broader curriculum, and with simulator-based offerings ASI does not have.
• ICF International: Global consultancy with a long-standing aviation practice spanning airports, airlines, and government aviation authorities, offering strategy, policy, and operational advisory. Competes with ASI for similar civil aviation authority and airport operator engagements, but at much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Oliver Wyman: Global management consultancy with a well-established aviation, travel, and transportation practice serving airlines, airports, and investors. Comparable to ASI on aviation strategy and operational advisory, but with deeper financial and transformation capabilities and a global delivery footprint.
• Boeing Global Services: Boeing's services arm (including Jeppesen and aviation training) delivers professional services, training, and digital solutions to airlines, airports, and ANSPs. Overlaps with ASI on aviation training and operations support, with significantly greater scale, OEM-backed credibility, and integrated software offerings.
• KPMG Aviation: KPMG's global aviation practice serves airlines, airports, and investors with strategy, operations, and transaction advisory. Direct overlap with ASI's strategic consulting for airports and civil aviation authorities, but with the scale, cross-border delivery, and audit-adjacent trust of a Big 4 firm.

Emerging players

• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering and development consultancy with an aviation practice covering airport planning, design, and advisory. Competes with ASI's strategic consulting and airport planning offerings, with a stronger engineering and infrastructure orientation versus ASI's management and competency focus.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a significant aviation practice providing airport planning, advisory, and engineering services to airport operators and governments. Comparable to ASI on airport strategy and operations, with stronger engineering and PMO capability but less executive training depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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