Airport Strategy and Marketing Launches Cargo Consultancy

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- Consultancy Supported by OAG Cargo Data and Expertise

Airport Strategy and Marketing Limited (ASM), a UBM Aviation business, announced today the introduction of their Cargo Consultancy, offering cargo route studies, expert analysis of market assessments, implementation plans and access to key decision makers in the cargo industry.

ASM is recognized globally as the leading consultancy specializing in route development, airport marketing, market analysis and forecasting, with a proven track record of delivering increased passenger routes. This move into the cargo sector provides an added value to ASM's customers established in both passenger and cargo aviation.

"Our clients are finding that they need to be more competitive and savvy than ever to gain new routes and grow their business. We've expanded our expertise, resources and contacts to provide our clients with the best knowledge and tools available with a reach into both cargo and passenger services," said Tony Griffin, Vice President and Commercial Director, ASM.

As part of UBM Aviation, ASM is now equipped with data and product portfolio from OAG Cargo, another UBM Aviation businesses. The combined assets of two UBM Aviation businesses allow the consultancy to offer airports increased opportunities to expand their air cargo service networks and develop services to new destinations.

"Bringing profitable new business to an airport has never been easy and in today's environment it is even more challenging. We're combining the strengths of two core UBM Aviation brands to help companies meet those challenges. We provide all-encompassing consultancy service with the most comprehensive cargo data, tools and knowledge," said Dirk de Rooij, Executive Vice President, OAG Cargo.

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About OAG

OAG, http://www.oag.com, is the industry's most accurate source for airline information, with essential aviation data, analytics and consulting services sourced from OAG's comprehensive proprietary airline Schedules, Flight Status, Fleet, MRO and Cargo Logistics databases. OAG is a UBM Aviation (http://www.ubmaviation.com) business.

About ASM

Airport Strategy & Marketing Ltd (ASM), http://www.asm-global.com, (a UBM Aviation company) is the only dedicated specialist in the field of route development for airports. ASM provides an extensive range of services that deal with every aspect of route development and airport marketing. ASM's renowned expertise coupled with OAG's leadership in global aviation data provides premier global consulting services.