Airlines
Proven expertise in large-scale, network-based competitive assessments conducted in the context of regulatory, structural, or strategic shifts. Our work routinely informs high-impact decisions and has included expert testimony before U.S. congressional committees and other regulatory and judicial bodies.
Airports
Decades of experience advising airports of all sizes on industry dynamics and strategic positioning. Our early engagements in air service development preceded the emergence of the field as a standard practice. Today, we provide independent, data-driven analysis of airport performance, interpret airline strategy shifts, and serve as a trusted voice on industry-wide issues impacting airport stakeholders.
Trade Associations
Independent analysis of industry-wide issues to inform strategic planning across diverse membership bases. Our work recognizes that solutions must be adaptable, reflecting the distinct challenges faced by both large and small organizations, while providing common ground for informed decision-making.
Financial Institutions
Transactional support built on a core strength of Swelbar-Zhong: every analysis begins and ends with the network. This network-centric approach enables us to assess the impacts at multiple levels, whether evaluating an individual airline, a specific industry sector, or the commercial air transport holistically. Our deep understanding of network economics provides financial institutions with the clarity and strategic insight essential for confident decision-making.
Economic Development Groups
Economic development organizations play a crucial role in helping diverse communities attract new or improved commercial air service. As competition intensifies, securing and sustaining air service becomes increasingly challenging. What remains unchanged is that commercial air service is vital to maximizing the impact of any local investment. Swelbar-Zhong offers strategic support to navigate these challenges and advance effective air service development.
Local, State and Federal Government Agencies
Although commercial airline service was deregulated in 1978, the industry remains subject to extensive regulatory frameworks and is often described as the “most regulated, deregulated industry in the world.” When regulatory changes occur, they invariably generate economic impacts that must be carefully quantified. Swelbar-Zhong provides rigorous economic analysis to support informed policy decisions across all levels of government.