The Aviation Professionals Group (APG) is made up of professionals in every discipline of aviation, and our expert consultants have served in every major position within a variety of airlines, including such airline positions as CEO, COO, Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Senior VP of Development, VP of International Operations…, as well as many other line functions valuable for airline consulting.  What this means is that, when it comes to airline consulting, we’ve “been there, done that.”  The concept of airline consulting is, regrettably, one of those skills that many advertise, and few possess in “real time.” The consultants and regulatory experts at APG not only have decades of real, firsthand experience in leading a variety of airlines, in a variety of countries, but for them airline consulting is their passion.  There’s nothing that we like better than engaging with you to make your airline dream a reality, or to apply our knowledge, skills and experience to help your struggling airline emerge as the best it can be.  APG’s airline consulting services range from simple, single task assignments, such as obtaining a permit to land in a foreign country, all the way to completely reinventing your domestic or international airline, from the ground up, including all aspects of marketing, operations, regulations and approvals.

Very few firms have the depth of experience that the Aviation Professionals Group (APG) possesses when it comes to initial airline certification.  Unusually, compared with other aviation consulting firms, APG staff and officers are veterans of several airline start-ups, involved with numerous countries and categories of airlines.  Airline certification is a highly complex and time-consuming process, whether it takes place in the United States or elsewhere around the world. After the initial airline certification we can then supplement that with such things as additional permits, landing rights, foreign authorizations and related requirements that one must obtain in order to be able to fly between countries.  While most people find the task of airline certification daunting, for APG it is nearly routine.  There is no need to let your dreams of airline ownership die because of the overwhelming nature of the many tasks associated with such.  APG can guide you through every aspect of your unique airline certification process, and obtain for you the plethora of permits required, with both speed and expertise, thus allowing you to concentrate on other matters critical to the success of your new venture!

Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 8, 2011— Aviation Professionals Group (APG) has named C.A. Southerland as president of the international aviation consulting firm. Southerland joined the firm in 2008 and has more than twenty-five years of aviation experience, which includes founding his own airline.

Rick Asper, founder and chairman of APG, praised Southerland’s dynamic skills and expertise in international aviation support and development. “One of the most difficult things to instill in someone providing professional services to aviation clients is empathy and understanding of that client’s needs and priorities.  Aviation is, by its nature, a ‘time sensitive’ industry, and C.A. Southerland has shown an uncanny appreciation for those objectives.  And the APG staff who he now leads appreciates both his leadership skills as well as his decades of experience being on the ‘aviation client’ side of the table.” said Asper.

Southerland is looking forward to his new role at APG. “I’m thrilled to continue serving the aviation community in my new position as president of the Aviation Professionals Group. Our commitment to superior client relationships and unequaled consultations remains the priority of this firm,” said Southerland.

Southerland’s expansive resume includes experience serving a variety of airlines; servicing business and tourism industries; a financial, operations, regulations, and administration manager; an airline/government interface negotiation expert; and an airline consultant with broad international experience.

One of Southerland’s particular areas of expertise is in guiding aviation-related businesses through all aspects of development and planning, with an emphasis on international operations and permitting, as well as economic modeling and the authoring of bids to obtain U. S. Government contracts. He’s currently active with clients in twelve countries on five continents, all in varying stages of airline development—from the start-up phases, through a variety of certifications, with an emphasis on sustainable business modeling and profitability.

About Aviation Professionals Group

Dedicated to assisting clients through the myriad of U.S. regulations, APG offers operational support and development in every area related to aviation. Assistance ranges from properly registering a light aircraft all the way to restructuring an international airline. Founder and chairman Rick Asper has thirty-five years of aviation expertise, with an emphasis in the field of airline and airport regulatory affairs. APG continues to augment the firm with experienced specialists committed to providing world-class customer service.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 8, 2011—Aviation Professionals Group (APG), an international consulting firm for airlines and aircraft owners, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.aviation-professionals.com.

APG provides regulatory guidance and development assistance in every corner of the globe, and their new website reflects their commitment to give clients ease of mind while navigating complex issues.

“Our firm has evolved significantly over the past few years, and with this development comes our continued desire to effectively communicate our wide range of services to the aviation community,” said Richard Asper, founder and chairman of APG.

The new website provides potential clients with a comprehensive listing of these services, an inside look at the expertise of the team, and convenient ways to contact the firm anytime of the day or night in recognition of the worldwide time zones.

“Our website redesign is just part of our effort to come alongside our aviation clients and help them breathe a little easier when it comes to international aviation regulations and airline development,” said C.A. Southerland, president of APG. “I am confident that our website, along with our dedicated consultants, will be instrumental in assisting airline executives, aircraft owners and airport sponsors with every need they might encounter in the complex world of aviation.”

About Aviation Professionals Group

Dedicated to assisting clients through the myriad of aviation regulations, with a particular emphasis on international matters, APG offers operational support and development in every area related to aviation. Assistance ranges from properly registering a light aircraft, all the way to restructuring an international airline. Founder and chairman Rick Asper has thirty-five years of aviation expertise, with an emphasis in the field of airline and airport regulatory affairs.  APG continues to augment the firm with experienced specialists committed to providing world-class customer service, and with a broad range of experience in every conceivable discipline related to aviation and aircraft.