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About Ventoux

Ventoux Aviation is a boutique aviation consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. Stemming from technical & operating lease background the business was established in 2022 to support aircraft investors, lessors and airlines.

Ronan Stewart is the owner and founder, a close to 20 year aviation veteran, pairing deep sectoral knowledge with technical & commercial experience. Ronan has worked directly with OEMs, investors, airlines and leasing companies in the acquisition, management and disposal of aircraft across the spectrum of commercial aircraft operating today. Whether starting off or an experienced player Ventoux is designed to be a value aggregator that can provide the expertise and bandwidth to support any project.

Ventoux is lucky to be partnered with an extensive network of businesses and industry professionals across the technical, operational, financial and commercial fields that can bring more than 150 years of experience to regional, engine, fixed wing and helicopter transactions.

Ronan currently sits on the Board of a number of publicly listed and private companies, lending both his time and expertise to support established businesses and start-ups. On a day to day basis Ronan is directly involved in origination and managing transactions on behalf of private equity investors while consulting for airlines and other industry stakeholders.

Take Off

Over the past two decades the aviation landscape has changed immensely due to the rising demand for air travel, rise of low-cost carriers and technological advancements.

Start-up airlines and lessors face the same entry into service hurdles and Ventoux targets the Take Off phase as one when real value and improvement can be delivered. Where our partners most benefit from our experience and expertise are:

Origination

Due Diligence

Deal Structuring

Lease Expertise

ESG Implementation

Cruise

During the cruise phase of any asset life, being it an engine or aircraft, navigating the pockets of turbulence and maximising fuel efficiency are key to arriving at your destination on-time and in good health.

Airlines and lessors face key decisions as any asset progresses along its age curve and Ventoux aims to plug in to provide support and course correction where needed.

Key supporting services are:

Asset Management

Lease Negotiation

Maintenance Analysis

System & Process Advisory

Landing

The final phase of any asset operation, management or sale provides Ventoux the opportunity to deliver value for our partners.

Exit strategies vary from asset to asset and are often specific to where an aircraft is in its life and maintenance cycles. Which strategy to choose will depend on market forces as much as how the asset has been managed through its operating history. Having worked through multiple investment and industry cycles Ventoux is equirped to support activities such as: