Simon Elliott
Global Aviation Consultant
Over 20 years of aviation experience
Expertise in ESG-SAF strategy, stakeholder engagement, ORAT, and infrastructure delivery
With more than 20 years of international aviation experience, Simon Elliott has played a pivotal role in shaping strategies and delivering programmes that drive operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, and long-term sector growth. His work spans airlines, airports, regulators, and government bodies—bringing clarity, leadership, and commercial focus to complex aviation environments.
Global Aviation Professional
C-Level Stakeholder Management
Airline & Airport Operations
Commercial Contracts & Charges
ESG-SAF
CAPEX-ORAT
Master Planning
Network Development & Incentives
CUPPS/BRS SM&P
Travel & Tourism
A Proven Track Record in Aviation Leadership
Simon brings deep expertise in managing complex stakeholder relationships, negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and delivering critical infrastructure projects across some of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. He combines strategic vision with operational discipline—ensuring all projects meet their performance, regulatory, and commercial objectives.
His strength in leading C-level stakeholder engagement and high-impact negotiations ensures full alignment across partners—maximising outcomes operationally, financially, and environmentally.
Areas of Expertise
Simon specialises in bridging strategy, operations, regulation, stakeholder management, commercial negotiations and sustainability across the full aviation value chain:
Short-haul, long-haul, landside, airside, turnaround optimisation.
Regulated and non-regulated agreements, airport charges, airline incentives.
Airline committees, AOC/ACC representation, regulatory consultations.
End-to-end project delivery from business case to operational readiness.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 strategy development, SAF planning, fuel-saving solutions.
Forecasting, capacity planning, traffic mix, slot strategy.
CUPPS, BRS, SM&P contract strategy and implementation.
Destination marketing, route support and economic development.
Impact Highlights
- Led the stakeholder strategy for major airport expansions—including terminal extensions, new contact stands, runway rehabilitation, security upgrades, and E-gate immigration solutions
- Oversaw ORAT planning for complex infrastructure programmes involving multiple airline and regulatory partners
- Developed commercial strategies for airport business plan reviews alongside leading consultants (ATKINS, WSP, ICF, Faithful+Gould)
- Introduced biotechnology-based aviation solutions, such as Avitech AFSS and Avitech Clean, improving aircraft fuel efficiency and safety standards
- Actively driving the transition toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Scope 1–3 carbon reduction programmes across the sector
A Vision for Aviation’s Future
Simon’s consultancy is grounded in strategic leadership, commercial insight, and operational delivery. His approach balances regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and stakeholder alignment—delivering measurable outcomes that support a more sustainable, connected, and resilient aviation industry.