Aviation

Navigating complexity, planning for change.

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Aviation is a highly complex and fast-evolving industry. Shifting business models, rapid technological advancements, rising customer expectations, increasing demand, environmental challenges, and complex international regulations are all transforming the sector. 

At Steer, we help airports, airlines, investors, lenders, governments, and regulators plan for the future of air travel—balancing growth with net-zero commitments, meeting evolving passenger needs, and driving operational efficiencies. Our focus is always on optimizing business performance and enhancing financial sustainability. 

Our teams work across every aspect of the aviation industry, serving both public and private sector clients around the world. We bring interdisciplinary experience, cross-industry best practices, deep technical expertise, and a global perspective to every project. This allows us to better understand each client’s unique challenges—providing sharp insight into the financial implications of technical decisions and delivering independent thinking that strengthens decision-making. 

Our Expertise

  • Aviation Policy & Regulation – Supporting policymakers and regulators with impact assessments, policy reviews, and regulatory strategies. 
  • Transactions & Investment Advisory – Providing due diligence, risk assessments, financial modeling, and post-transaction support for investors, lenders, and sellers. 
  • Airport Strategy & Development – Delivering market analysis, revenue strategy insights, capital investment evaluations, and surface access planning to optimize airport operations. 

We work with agility, tailoring our approach to each project and delivering solutions that drive meaningful change across the aviation industry. We strengthen stakeholder relationships, enhance passenger experiences, and help reshape industry practices—turning insight into action and strategy into results. 

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We are Steer

Yes, you are in the right place. After 40 years, we have changed our name from Steer Davies Gleave to mark our growing international footprint and our expanding portfolio into markets beyond transportation.

Explore our new website to learn more about Steer: who we are, how we work and what our future holds.