Projects & Experience

Experience that moves
beyond advice.

EXPAVIA works across the aviation-development lifecycle — from research, strategy and commercial assessment through procurement, project delivery, operational introduction and venture development.

Our experience includes completed client assignments, ongoing development mandates and EXPAVIA-originated opportunities. Each example is presented according to its actual status and EXPAVIA’s role.

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Selected experience

The examples below show how EXPAVIA’s work can extend from advisory and analysis into project development, procurement, implementation and operational delivery. Each case is presented according to the role EXPAVIA actually performed and the project’s current status.

CompletedLagos, Nigeria

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SAHCO AmbuLift Commissioning & Operational Introduction

SAHCO high-capacity AmbuLift positioned at an aircraft door during operational use.

EXPAVIA acted as Client’s Agent and Project Manager for Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) during the commissioning, training and operational introduction of its high-capacity AmbuLift at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

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The assignment included scope definition, specialist-service procurement, supplier mobilisation, coordination of technical inspection, functional testing and commissioning, operator training and assessment arrangements, maintenance familiarisation, customised operating documentation and project handover. The programme concluded with the equipment commissioned and deployed into service, designated SAHCO operators certified in accordance with IATA AHM 1110 RMP 14m standards, and the operational introduction completed.

EXPAVIA role

Client’s Agent & Project Manager

Project Management · Procurement · Training

In developmentNigeria

02

Domestic Air Cargo Airline Development

EXPAVIA proposed Nigerian domestic cargo route structure showing Lagos and Abuja hubs and candidate routes.

EXPAVIA is supporting the development of a proposed domestic air-cargo airline intended to initially operate from 2 base airports in Nigeria, and cover both domestic and regional west African routes.

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The mandate includes market-demand research, feasibility and economic-viability assessment, aircraft-type analysis, route-network development, wet-lease enquiries and preparation for regulatory approval and Air Operator Certificate requirements. The project remains in development and any proposed launch remains subject to completion of the required commercial, regulatory and operational work.

EXPAVIA role

Project-development support

Consulting · Ventures · Leasing

Venture developmentAfrica

03

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Venture

EXPAVIA leasing-options infographic comparing aircraft leasing structures from aircraft-only through charter.

EXPAVIA has originated and developed an Africa-focused aircraft finance and leasing proposition intended to improve access to aircraft and aviation finance within African markets.

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Development work has included the commercial concept, operating model, proposed project and joint-venture structures, potential technical and strategic partner identification, aviation-industry engagement and investment preparation. The venture remains at the development stage. Proposed structures, participation and funding arrangements remain subject to separate agreements and implementation decisions.

EXPAVIA role

Originator & venture developer

Ventures · Consulting

Additional experience

Breadth across
the aviation lifecycle.

The featured projects show depth. Our wider assignment and development experience shows the range of work that can sit around them.

  • Ground support equipment fleet sourcing and structured procurement exercises.
  • Aircraft wet-lease and ACMI sourcing, evaluation and commercial coordination.
  • Specialist-service tendering and supplier appointment.
  • Aviation financing and investment-readiness support.
  • Commercial and operating-model development.
  • Partner identification and strategic integration.

EXPAVIA assignments

Organisations we have
worked with.

Selected organisations for which EXPAVIA has undertaken assignments, projects or mandates, or delivered services through specialist third-party engagements.

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Anglo European Aircraft LeasingLogo pending asset
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Some assignments were delivered through third-party engagements. Inclusion therefore does not necessarily indicate a direct contractual relationship, endorsement or a current commercial relationship. Only EXPAVIA engagements are shown; prior-career relationships of individual team members are excluded.

Portfolio development

More experience.
Added with context.

Our portfolio spans completed assignments, active development mandates and EXPAVIA-originated ventures across the aviation-development lifecycle.

Where appropriate, further experience is presented with sufficient context to explain EXPAVIA’s role, scope and project status while respecting client confidentiality.

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