The Boyd Group, Inc.
Advisors to the Aviation Industry
Since 1984
78 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, Colorado, 80439
303-674-2000
303-674-9995 Facsimile
aviation-info@aviationplanning.com

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The Boyd Group Advantage

Our Team - Expertise Relied Upon
By Leading Firms In Aviation & Finance

Over the past 20 years, The Boyd Group has achieved a position of enormous respect in the aviation industry. Major airlines, international airports, global aircraft manufacturers, and financial institutions seek our expertise for one reason - The Boyd Group understands better than any other consulting firm the challenges of today and - importantly - the challenges of the future.

Real-World Experience. Futurist Perspectives.

All of our staff have extensive hands-on experience in airline management and operations. Our expertise isn't from hypothetical case studies, but from years of being in the trenches, managing, planning, and directing virtually all areas of the airline industry.

The Boyd Group understands that our clients all live in the real-world, facing real-world day-to-day challenges. Abstract theories and concepts might be nice, but they are no replacement for hands-on front-line aviation experience.

We've been there, managing airline operations across the nation - and internationally, too. We've directed route and market planning for all types of carriers. We've been involved in fleet planning and new aircraft introductions. We've managed virtually all areas of airline operations - customer service, flight operations, sales, scheduling, fleet planning, inflight service, maintenance, pricing and revenue accounting. We've established airport stations and marketing functions at cities from Albany, New York to Seoul, Korea. We've been on both sides of the labor bargaining table.

In short, while we all have degrees from institutions of higher learning, we also have advanced "degrees" from the real-world of aviation experience. This background and experience has resulted in exceptional results in assisting our clients solving tough problems and positioning themselves for the future.

The Leader In Aviation Research & Forecasting. Unlike most other consulting firms, The Boyd Group constantly researches emerging aviation trends. We're nearly alone in publishing independent studies on aviation matters - studies that come to conclusions and offer solutions, instead of just quantifying the situation at hand. Our Airports:USA® suite of forecast and consulting products, for example, include the only trend and traffic projections accomplished entirely independently in the private sector. Being a futurist takes the courage to stand up and be counted - to outline new and different perspectives. That's not always comfortable, and so not everybody can fit in here at The Boyd Group.

Nevertheless, this dedication to excellence has propelled The Boyd Group into the forefront of aviation matters. National media, including NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox, as well as dozens of other media sources call on The Boyd Group for input on important issues of the day. They do so because they know that they get perspectives from The Boyd Group that other aviation analysts miss entirely.

At The Boyd Group, You're Working With Industry Experts, Not Faceless "Analysts"

At The Boyd Group, clients are not passed off to junior "consultants" or "associates." Every project at The Boyd Group is directed and accomplished hands-on by one of the firm's professionals listed below. And every principal of The Boyd Group is a recognized leader in his or her field of expertise.

Key Principals of The Boyd Group Team
From right, Tim Sieber, VP & General Manager, Mike Mooney, Sr. VP, Michael Boyd, President, Bill Oliver, VP - Data Services & Industry Analysis, Marian Henley Boyd, Exec. VP & COO

We provide superior consulting assistance because we're leaders in independent research that isn't encumbered by "consensus" or by ambient thinking. It's part of our core philosophy.

Profiles Of Key Staff

Michael Boyd is president. Mike is well known as an expert in futurist aviation issues, and is often called upon by the national media to provide input regarding events and trends affecting airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers.

Since co-founding the company in 1984, he has directed hundreds of projects for clients ranging from small airports to global companies such as General Electric, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Aerostructures, and Embraer Aircraft.

Mike started his career with American Airlines in 1971. He joined Braniff International in 1977, attaining the position of Regional Director, and was responsible for opening the carrier's Far Eastern operations. In 1982 he moved to Bar Harbor Airlines as Vice President of Marketing and Planning. (For a complete bio, please click here.)

Michael Mooney is Senior Vice President of the firm. Joining The Boyd Group in 2004, Mike was one of the original employees at Midwest Airlines, rising to the position of Vice President - Planning & Pricing.

He has extensive expertise in airline start-up activities, regulatory issues, and service/product development. Mr. Mooney's expertise in route and market analysis is unrivaled in the industry, having successfully directed the careful - and successful - route expansion of Midwest Airlines, and being instrumental in the planning and establishment of the carrier's regional subsidiary.

At The Boyd Group, Mike is responsible for direction and planning of projects for our airport and airline clients, as well as in projects assisting clients in revision and development of strategic and tactical planning.

Mike is also a licensed dispatcher, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Transportation from the University of Dubuque.

Marian Henley Boyd is executive vice president and COO of the firm. Marian also directs the wide range of airline-related training programs developed by the company. These programs are tailored to the specific needs of the airline industry, and to those of the specific client.

Programs developed at Marian's direction have assisted a number of clients, including Comair, Canadian, AMR, and others in improving direct customer service as well as the efficiency of service delivery. Customer Service Solutions - a basic skills program for front-line airline employees has been successfully implemented at carriers of all sizes, from small commuters to international airlines.

The Boyd Group Aviation Industry Workshop Program is directed by Marian, including the widely-attended Aviation Forecast Conference. Held annually in October, this has emerged as the number one event in regard to hard-hitting, no-nonsense trend, traffic, and passenger forecasts, and is attended by leaders from all areas of the industry.

Before co-founding The Boyd Group,  Marian was with Braniff International Airways, rising to the position of Regional Director. During her career at Braniff, Marian was involved in that carrier's international expansion, including the establishment of station operations in Europe and developing procedures and training programs for local staff. She holds a degree in Business Administration from North Texas University.

Tim Sieber is Vice President and General Manager of The Boyd Group. Tim has an extensive background in regional airline operations, airline finance, and market planning. Tim originally joined The Boyd Group in 1992, and was instrumental in expanding the scope of the firm into financial consulting and major airline route development. Between 1995 and 2005, Mr. Sieber was involved in a range of airline-related financial projects. He re-joined The Boyd Group in 2005, and is responsible for direction of the firm's strategic and tactical planning.

William C. Oliver directs the project coordination and client liaison for The Boyd Group. He also directs the firm's extensive traffic, passenger, fleet, and forecast databases.

With a 30 year career in the airline industry, with focus upon airline operations, planning and customer service, Mr. Oliver is an expert in the area of airport/airline interface with regard to customer convenience and operations efficiency. 

Subsequent to service in the Marine Corps., Mr. Oliver had a distinguished career with Braniff International Airways, attaining positions as Director - System Operations, Director - Customer Service Administration, and Vice President - Personnel & Labor Relations. Following his career at Braniff, Bill was Executive Vice President of a low-fare jet airline, and was responsible for the carrier's route planning, marketing, and daily operations.

Mr. Oliver holds a degree in Business from the University of Texas.

John Pepper is Director - Information Programs. He is responsible for the development and maintenance of The Boyd Group's Airports:USA® suite of data and strategic information products.

John has a BS in Aeronautics, with honors, from Embry-Riddle University.

Captain Michael Baiada works with The Boyd Group in the areas of operations restructuring, air traffic control issues, and management development.

A 777 captain at a major US airline, Mike has been a leader in projects to improve the nation's air traffic control system, and in 1994 co-authored the first study that brought Free Flight to the attention of aviation.The study prompted congressional hearings which directed the FAA to accelerate development of the Free Flight concept. He is also expert in procedures to make flight sequencing and departure procedures more efficient, and has worked with a number of clients in this regard.

Captain Baiada holds a degree in Engineering from Rutgers University.

Fred Johnson works with The Boyd Group in the areas of aircraft maintenance and technical issues.

Fred is a veteran of over 30 years in the airline industry, with experience at a range of airlines, including Director - Maintenance at a major international passenger carrier and VP- Maintenance at a large air cargo airline. Fred's expertise is called upon by airlines and aircraft overhaul firms across the globe. He is one of the few people who are maintenance-qualified on airliners ranging from commuter aircraft through the supersonic Concorde.