Peter has over 30 years’ experience in the aviation sector and broader transport experience covering rail and other modes. He is an expert in demand, revenue and operating cost forecasting, economic regulation, competition policy, economic impact assessment and aviation decarbonisation strategies. His expertise covers operational, strategic and policy issues as part of studies for governments, regulators, investors and transport operators.
Peter started his career at British Airways covering both commercial and operational roles. Following a few years in telecommunications, he returned to transport as a consultant, joining Steer in 2006. Peter’s experience at Steer includes aviation policy studies and transactions across five continents, with clients including a range of infrastructure investors, international finance institutions, airport operators, aviation industry associations, environmental groups, aviation policy regulators, competition authorities, governments and supranational bodies.
Recent studies include airline competition cases relating to the merger between Korean Air and Asiana, a study into the feasibility of rolling out hydrogen- and electrically powered aircraft, an airport transaction in West Africa and a policy study into the funding of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe.
Peter’s qualifications include a BA in Physics and Philosophy, an MSc in Operational Research and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
At Steer, Peter is a senior member of the aviation team, directing and managing a wide range of projects for clients worldwide.
Air freight is of great importance to the UK economy. During the COVID pandemic, in strong contrast to the performance of passenger air services, air freight has held up relatively well, with a fall of only 32% at London Heathrow airport compared to a 65% reduction in passengers to the end of August.
Read moreThe air freight industry plays an important role within the UK, particularly for regional economies. Many of the industries most reliant on air freight services are located in regions such as the North West, Wales and East Midlands, but the majority of air freight facilities are highly concentrated around Heathrow Airport in the South East, often causing congestion and delays to shipments.
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