Michael Boyd Bio

President
The Boyd Group
mikeb@aviationplanning.com

Mike Boyd is well known as an expert in futurist aviation issues, and is often called upon by the national media to provide input regarding events and trends affecting airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers. His company, The Boyd Group, is an aviation consultancy based in Evergreen, Colorado with major airlines, international airports, global aircraft manufacturers, and financial institutions as clients.

Since co-founding the company in 1984, Mike has directed hundreds of projects for clients ranging from small airports to global companies such as General Electric, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Aerostructures, and Embraer Aircraft.

Mike started his career with American Airlines in 1971. He joined Braniff International in 1977, attaining the position of Regional Director, and was responsible for opening the carrier's Far Eastern operations. In 1982, he moved to Bar Harbor Airlines as Vice President of Marketing and Planning.