About Us

Overview

Under the leadership of prominent aviation expert, Tom Kinton, Kinton Aviation Consulting is a global aviation consulting firm, offering guidance and consulting services to clients across the entire aviation spectrum.

In the fast-paced world of aviation, experience and relationships are what matter most when embarking on any business and financial endeavor. With Tom Kinton’s extensive experience, our aviation consulting services offer customized solutions and tactical opportunities that are objective and innovative.

Kinton Aviation Consulting delivers strategic and analytical global aviation expertise to all clients as they navigate their way through the complexities of the rapidly evolving aviation industry.

Mission & Values

We value commitment and reputation in the aviation industry. The relationships and accomplishments we’ve attained while working in the business are valuable assets and embody everything we do. It is our strong passion for aviation and our commitment to this industry that drives our business.

We value integrity, honesty, and accountability. We exceed expectations through our guidance and honest evaluations of each specific project. We take responsibility both individually and as a company overall, operating honestly and ethically in all of our actions.

We value growth, opportunity and development. We offer information and knowledge that is critical for developing, learning, and decision-making. We believe in solving aviation challenges with strategic innovation that will drive solutions and build industry-leading results.

Experianced

Our mission, as professional aviation consultants, is to combine the wealth of expertise gained from a noteworthy career in aviation and pass it on to our clients, allowing them to develop best practices and grow in their own business endeavors. We exceed all of your aviation consulting needs, from airport modernization to aviation security to airline route development and more.

Dependable

Our mission is to consistently provide clients with dependable and up-to-date aviation industry trends, news, and insights, as they accumulate a sophisticated and well-rounded scope of knowledge and skills.

Innovative

Our mission is to create innovative solutions that will solve complex commercial or general aviation challenges. Our strategic and timely responses are what help us build and solidify long lasting client relationships. Kinton Aviation Consulting is dedicated to providing strategic and thoughtful consulting services across all aspects of the global aviation industry.

Our Approach

We approach each client and project objectively and independently, while applying years of practical experience and aviation management to fulfilling your consulting needs. Kinton Aviation Consulting converts this subject matter expertise into creative thinking that delivers proven and reliable results. We are committed to serving each client with a thoughtful and focused approach.

We will guide you through the intricacies of the aviation industry until we reach the strategic solutions and opportunities that you want and need. We can put together a team of world-class aviation professionals that will bring the best ideas to the table, developing solutions that are advanced, yet achievable and fit the problem accordingly.

Involvement in aviation consulting and the aviation industry today – whether regulatory, technical, financial, or commercial aviation – requires the ability to think outside the box and develop forward-thinking solutions. Kinton Aviation Consulting approaches every assignment from an innovative standpoint, combining new technologies and industry updates with a solid aviation background. We go above and beyond for all of our clients.

Leadership Tom Kinton

Tom Kinton is an international aviation consultant with extensive experience. His background includes a 35-year career with the Massachusetts Port Authority where he served in various positions including CEO. He is considered a leader and expert throughout the global aviation industry.

Kinton currently serves as an advisor to a variety of major companies that deal with all aspects of the aviation industry. He has extensive experience in media relations. He has served as an expert witness in litigation cases.

During his tenure at Massport, Kinton was responsible for the operation of Boston Logan International Airport, Bedford’s Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport as well as the public cruise, cargo and container terminals of the Port of Boston and the development of Massport-owned property, along with the operation of the Tobin Bridge Toll Complex.

As CEO, Kinton prioritized the safety and security of Massport’s transportation facilities. He directed the $4.4 billion airport modernization project that included additions to existing terminals, new facilities, parking garage, hotel, central plant enhancements, jet fuel distribution system, and a new airport roadway system. He committed Massport to a new and aggressive agenda of customer service improvements, as well as air and sea service expansions, connecting New England with major markets in the US and around the world.

Tom Kinton is recognized nationally for launching the Family Assistance Program for Aviation Disasters, a program that played a key role in caring for victims’ families after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. He was also instrumental in Logan’s Behavior Pattern Recognition Program, helping the airport earn the Airport Security Report’s award for “Exceptional Performance in Airport Security.”

Kinton has received numerous awards. He was named Airport Director of the Year by Airport Revenue News. He was elected to the Board of Directors of Airports Council International – North America, representing local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. He also served as ACI’s Second Vice Chair.

Awards and Recognitions

  • 2009 Leadership Award - The Engineering Center Education Trust
  • 2005 Airport Revenue News Airport Director of the Year
  • 2005 Flight Safety Foundation Airport Safety Award
  • 2005 Flight Safety Foundation Airport Safety Award
  • 2004 Transportation Security Administration Collaborative Security Award
  • 2004 AAAE Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Award
  • 2003 DOT/FAA Airport Executive of the Year Award
  • 2003 Airport Security Report Exceptional Performance in Airport Security Award
  • 2003 FAA Regional Runway Safety Award of Excellence
  • 2003 FAA New England Region Airport Safety Enhancement Award
  • 2002 New England Business Travel Assn. Leadership Award
  • Four time Recipient of the AAAE (Northeast Chapter) Balchen/Post Award for Outstanding Achievement in Airport Snow and Ice Control between 2002 and 2011
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Pride in Performance Award - Go Team Program
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Performance Recognition Award - Emergency Response Betterment Program
  • Doctor of Commercial Science (Hon.) Merrimack College