KN Associates

Aviation Licensing Consultants
KN Associates was formed in November 1990 by Diane Keleghar. Her experience covered seventeen years with the leading UK Charter Airline Dan Air Services Limited, where she was an integral part of the Commercial and Planning Department and specialised in charter licensing.
Among our first clients was Airtours International Airways Limited / MyTravel Airways who remained with us until their merger with Thomas Cook Airlines spring 2008.

Experienced, aviation management specialists, we provide comprehensive, informed consultancy and qualified management support to airline investors, aircraft lessors, airline and other aircraft operators, air travel businesses and other air transport service users.
Our collective, hands-on experience embraces the broad spectrum of regional through to long haul passenger and cargo operations and familiarity with a wide variety of aircraft types. We have experience of scheduled and charter air services, military and humanitarian relief airlift support, high-yield niche market services, discreet VIP and corporate shuttles and emergency medical evacuation / repatriation operations.

Open Skies in Europe
With the advent of open skies in Europe and the introduction of European Union Coordination regulations. KN Associates found that more and more their clients were looking for specialists in the latter field and over the years they have strived to give their clients an expert and professional service in advising them on the complexities of coordination and being their representative in this field whether it be attending the bi-annual IATA Slot conferences or submitting their slot requests to the relevant coordination organisations.

Licensing
However we still look after the licensing factor for the majority of our clients and are responsible for obtaining permits throughout the World

CAA Statistics
We also provide a service for submitting the monthly CAA Statistics for several Airlines. Not only to the UK CAA but also USA, Australia, Barbados and Canada.

Start Up Airlines
We offer a cost effective solution to new airlines in all aspects of licensing and slot clearance.

Charter Airlines and Schedule Service Airlines
Whether you are planning to Start a scheduled service airline or operate charter services or planning expansion or new markets our experience can assist you.

Military Flights
We obtain permits for our clients from UK Department of Transport and overseas licensing authorities.

Bi-Lateral Talks
A member of our staff is always in contact with the UK Department of Transport with regards to Bi-Lateral talks and will attend talks on clients behalf.