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  Aerocoastal Associates is a privately owned, "modular project" aviation contract firm, specializing in researching, developing and implementing optimal plans for air service startup, restart or reinvention. Things happen quickly in your world and ours. What sets us apart is our ability to take the “now” and project a viable, sustainable path for the “next.”  Time is always critical, and getting it right, even more so. Aerocoastal does that! 

Uniquely Born from Change


The Associates began as peers in the US domestic and international airline industry and related businesses.  We opened new airline routes to new destinations; developed corporate, leisure and travel industry partnerships; beat the odds and ran circles around our much larger competitors. Applying this pedigree to the clear and present realities of commercial air service for cities and regions and the airports and airlines that will serve them, we are prepared to create economical, functional, and sustainable solutions.


Airlines | Take Off & Fly Right

Airlines contract us for our expertise when they need the right research for starting new air service, strengthening existing service and/or creating business and marketing alliances. We advise and forecast route case studies, historical, current and future market demands, profile the competition, factor seasonality and other relevant advantages and obstacles that must be considered before the wheels go up . Aerocoastal will present the right formula resulting  in sustainable growth and long-term success.



Airports | From the Ground, Up!

Airport management contracts us for advance research and studies to arrive at the best decisions for reliable, sustainable and economically prudent new airline service, replacing discontinued airline service or expanding airline service to support the specific needs of their growing community or region. 



Regions and Communities Rallying to Build Support

Communities contract Aerocoastal to develop and present a credible case for scheduled air service.  Our expertise is our approach to engaging the key local sources of a region or community to present public events that educate and rally the community from the ground up.  Aerocoastal encourages this, and takes pride in presenting clear and intelligent facts to the public thus overcoming “myth-information” that often skews the perception of scheduled air service. 


Doing Business with Aerocoastal Associates

A creative blueprint for your vision will begin the moment of introduction. You will notice a difference. Offering sound business discipline and critical thinking to navigate through the processes that lead to sustainable results.  An Aerocoastal proposal is designed specifically to reflect your market needs, scope and budget. Expect our timeline to get on it, providing realistic project hours and pricing, while communicating continuous and reliable follow-up with you throughout the project. 


Our Thinking, Creating and Strategy Group

Brian McKiernan                                

Managing Director/Sr. Associate

Airlines | Airports 

Seattle WA USA


Tony Scoringe

Associate

Data Research | Destination Relations

Lake Stevens WA USA


Shannon McKiernan

Associate

Airlines | Media Relations

Colorado Springs CO USA


Danai Katsufrakis

Associate

Commercial Partnerships | Events

Santa Monica CA USA


To Reach Us

Aerocoastal Associates ®

Seattle, Washington USA

Contact: Brian R. McKiernan Managing Director | Senior Associate For an immediate reply, call or email: brianm@aerocoastal.com +1 206 550 8153

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