U.S.-based Innova Aviation Consulting has joined the DHV Group and Delcan Corporation, strengthening the group’s position in the North American market. NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants) and the InterVISTAS Group, are now formally joined by Innova to provide integrated services to the aviation sector.
Innova's aviation consultancy activities will be merged into the InterVISTAS Group, which joined the DHV Group and Delcan Corporation in October 2008. The combined skills of Innova, InterVISTAS, Delcan and NACO create an integrated mix of expertise that, to this point, has not been available in the aviation sector. Innova’s entry into the DHV Group expands DHV’s Aviation business unit to 300 highly-skilled and richly-experienced aviation consultants throughout the world.
Jim Miller of Innova said, "Becoming a full part of the DHV Group offers us increased opportunities to expand on our strong record of success with renewed energy and vision. Working in closer co-operation with NACO, Delcan and DHV marks the beginning of a new and exciting era in our evolution as an organization and in the breadth and depth of our support to airports, airlines as well as the aviation industry."
"We are pleased and excited to join forces with Innova", commented Gerry Bruno, CEO of InterVISTAS. "The combination of both companies unites two market leaders. Together, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with the most comprehensive set of airport and aviation solutions, particularly with Innova’s expertise in airport privatization, finance and commercial development. The depth of our resources and the breadth of our reach are now stronger than ever."
"This combination of forces is one of the best in our 60 years of existence,” according to Roel Overakker, Director of Aviation at DHV Group. “The aviation projects that Innova and NACO have carried out clearly show the strength of our combined skills and form a solid and inspiring basis for our joint future. This will allow us to provide the strategic assistance our clients will need to get through these tough economic times. Added to the activities of InterVISTAS, which recently joined the Group, I expect turnover to double."
Jim Kerr at Delcan added: "This alliance will create synergies for all members concerned. Delcan sees considerable opportunities for expanding its activities in information technology, intelligent transportation systems, project management and quality management. We are pleased with the added value which is created by this relationship for our clients, industry and the travelers that will benefit from future successes."