VMG Aero Advisory
Aviation Aftermarket & In-Service Advisory
Helping established entities, new market entrants, and investors navigate the complexities of aftermarket services, customer-supplier relationships, and in-service support.
The Difference
Not Theory. Lived Experience.
VMG Aero Advisory is led by Valerie Manning, Ph.D. — who spent nearly two decades at Airbus, with more than 13 years in operational executive leadership spanning commercial, engineering & maintenance, and customer support for the entire in-service fleet of 12,000+ aircraft and a $4B+ services entity, as well as dedicated leadership of the worldwide training & flight operations and aircraft upgrade services business. This isn't consulting from a textbook. It's counsel from the executive who led those operations.
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Advisory Focus Areas
Engagements tailored to your organization's needs — from strategic assessments to hands-on operational guidance.
Aftermarket Strategy
Airline, Lessor & MRO Engagement
In-Service Operations
Advanced Air Mobility
Due Diligence & M&A Support
Training & Flight Operations
Aerospace/Aviation Startup Landscape
Board Leadership
Clients
Who We Work With
New Market Entrants
Companies entering the aviation aftermarket or in-service space who need to understand the landscape, the players, and the unwritten rules of the industry.
PE & VC Firms
Investment firms evaluating aerospace and aviation opportunities who need senior-level technical and commercial diligence they can trust.
Aviation & Aerospace Companies
OEMs, MROs, suppliers, and service providers looking for executive-level strategic guidance on aftermarket growth, customer engagement, or organizational development.
AAM / eVTOL Startups
Advanced air mobility companies navigating certification, go-to-market, and the path from prototype to commercial operations.
Large Enterprises
Established aviation, aerospace, and defense companies seeking to understand and engage with the startup ecosystem — whether for partnerships, investments, or innovation strategy.