About FLYER

FLYER is a distinguished Consulting and Management Firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, with a clear focus on commercial aviation. Our expertise spans aviation management, turnaround strategies, aviation start-ups, and Aviation IT, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry.

With over 20 years of experience, our international management team and network of highly skilled associates bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in their respective fields. Every professional engaged by FLYER is meticulously selected for their specialized knowledge, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value and strategic insight to our clients.

Our recent projects and proprietary engagements have been particularly centered on Aviation IT, including hosting, implementation, and integration of aviation IT systems. We have also played a pivotal role in developing customized software applications, tailored to the specific operational needs of our clients. Beyond consulting, we actively invest in aviation companies, initiate and facilitate M&A proceedings, and provide interim management solutions to support businesses during critical transition phases.

At FLYER, we are a truly international team of aviation entrepreneurs, managers, and turnaround specialists. With decades of hands-on leadership experience, we understand what it takes to modernize businesses, enhance operational efficiency, ensure reliability, and drive profitability in the dynamic aviation sector. Our global outlook and deep industry knowledge position us as a trusted partner for organizations seeking sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

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Our Expertise & Most Recent Projects

At FLYER, we bring decades of experience and a strategic approach to aviation consulting, IT solutions, and interim management. Our expertise spans from aviation start-ups and turnaround management to the implementation and integration of advanced aviation IT solutions. Whether we are engaged as contracted consultants or initiating projects on our own, our mission is to drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence in the aviation industry.

Below are some of our most recent and ongoing projects, showcasing the breadth of our capabilities:

Strategic Consulting, Investment & Interim Management

We support airlines, aviation companies, and manufacturers with specialized consulting services, including investment strategies, IT development, and operational transformations. Recent engagements include:

• Lilium (Germany, e-VTOL Aircraft Manufacturer) – Contracted to defined functional requirements for an Operations IT platform, translating them into a comprehensive specification document to initiate and support the tendering process.
• CiRROX Estonia (Aviation IT Services & Hosting, Estonia & Germany) – FLYER Invested and built a virtual private cloud from scratch in a Tallinn-based data center, with co-location in Germany, to provide robust application hosting and IT services to the aviation industry in 2020. This business was successfully sold in 2024.
• ASISTIM GmbH (Germany)– strategic investment and management expertise. Business successfully sold in 2024
• SITA (Switzerland) - Interim management and operational support, ensuring continuity in key business functions.
• Aeronymos (Estonia, e-VTOL Software Development) – Developed specialized software solutions for e-VTOL flight planning, operations control, crew planning, and prototyping for next-generation aviation.

Advanced Aviation IT & Cloud Solutions

We specialize in the hosting, implementation, and integration of flight operations applications, leveraging dedicated cloud infrastructure hosted in state-of-the-art data centers across Europe. Our aviation IT expertise includes:

• Swiftair (Spain, Airline) – Provided flight operations application hosting within our dedicated cloud environment, ensuring seamless integration with airline systems.
• LEAV Aviation (Germany) – Designed and implemented a complete Flight Operations Control Centre, overseeing the setup and deployment of a full IT landscape to streamline operational processes.
• German Airways (Germany, Regional Airline) – Hosted and integrated flight operations applications in our secure cloud infrastructure, supporting mission-critical airline operations.
• Chair Airlines (Switzerland, Airline) – Deployed flight operations applications within our dedicated cloud environment, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.
• HESTON Airlines (Lithuania, Airline) – Led the implementation of Cosmic Radiation reporting, hosted the necessary applications, and integrated them with the airline’s existing systems.
• USC GmbH (Germany) – Provided flight operations application hosting and software integration within our dedicated cloud for enhanced operational efficiency.
• PLAY (Iceland, Airline Start-Up) – Delivered flight operations application hosting, implementation, and integration, ensuring a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure for this emerging airline.

At FLYER, we combine deep industry knowledge with hands-on operational experience, enabling us to modernize aviation businesses, drive technological advancements, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.