Strategic Aviation Advice

Research & Diligence

Aviation market research, industry analysis, forecasting and company diligence

Operational Experience

Since 2006 BRiFO has focused exclusively on analysis of the aviation market and participating companies

Strategic Plans

Marketing and strategic plans focus finite resources to meet corporate objectives.

Aviation Specialists

Develop strategic marketing and corporate plans with a 20-year former executive of leading aviation corporations

Expert Witness

Opinions, reports & testimony.

Aviation Authority

An experienced, authoritative expert can make the complex easy to understand contributing towards a favorable case outcome.

Services

Core Industries: General aviation, helicopters, business aviation

Typical Customers: Private equity, manufacturers, suppliers, aviation services

Market research
Company due diligence
Aviation expert witness
Marketing plans
Strategic planning
Speaking engagements – Entertaining & informative
Board of Director, Advisory Board and Executive in Residence assignments

Principal

Brian FoleyPresident

Brian Foley formed the aviation consultancy Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO) in 2006. He sources and executes advisory assignments for private equity, aerospace firms and other consultancies in multiple aspects of civil and defense aviation, with a focus on general aviation. Previously he was Marketing Director for Dassault Falcon Jet for 20+ years. His career began at Boeing Commercial as a flight test engineer and marketing manager.

Flying since age 16, he holds a private pilot license with an instrument rating. An active Series 7 license is held through his affiliate, where he serves on the investment bank’s board. He serves the Transportation Research Board on several subcommittees including commercial airlines, business aviation, helicopters and UAV systems.

Mr. Foley holds a dual BS degree in aerospace and mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from Seattle University. He is also a graduate of Wharton’s Executive Education Program. Before college, Foley was appointed as an alternate to the U.S. Air Force Academy.