AvCon Associates
The Case for Integration
Why AvCon Associates Was Founded
Aviation systems are inherently complex, operating at the intersection of law, regulation, infrastructure, finance, operations, and commerce. Yet across most jurisdictions — and nowhere more acutely than in Bangladesh — these disciplines have been addressed in isolation. Legal advisors operate without operational context. Infrastructure planners proceed without financial grounding. Regulatory frameworks are designed without commercial alignment. The result is systemic fragmentation, misaligned priorities, and outcomes that fall short of national and international standards. AvCon Associates was established precisely to resolve this structural deficiency. Conceived as the first specialised aviation consultancy in Bangladesh, the firm was designed from inception to operate across the full aviation value chain, from policy formulation and legislative design to airport infrastructure development, airline operational transformation, financial modelling, and global airline distribution systems. This is not a consultancy that addresses individual problems in sequence; it is an institution that addresses the aviation system as a whole. The firm aligns itself with the operating philosophy of leading international aviation consultancies, which have evolved from niche advisory roles into multi-disciplinary institutions capable of supporting governments, regulators, airlines, airports, and investors through complex, long-cycle aviation challenges. AvCon Associates brings this model to Bangladesh and the broader South and Southeast Asian region — markets that are at a critical juncture of aviation development and where the need for integrated, authoritative advisory has never been greater.
Global Expertise with Local Intelligence
A Network of 80+ Aviation Professionals Across the World AvCon Associates is supported by a global network of over 80 aviation consultants, drawn from diverse nationalities, institutions, and professional backgrounds. The network encompasses former regulators, airline executives, airport planners, safety auditors, aeronautical engineers, economists, legal specialists, and aviation business strategists. This breadth of expertise enables the firm to operate with international technical depth and cross-jurisdictional experience, while remaining firmly grounded in the realities of the Bangladeshi and regional aviation environment. Aviation, by its nature, is governed by international frameworks principally those of ICAO, FAA, and EASA yet its implementation is deeply shaped by national institutional capacity, regulatory culture, infrastructure limitations, and market dynamics. Most advisory models fail at this intersection, applying global standards without sufficient appreciation of local realities. AvCon Associates is uniquely structured to navigate this divide, translating international best practices into locally viable, institutionally sustainable solutions.
- International Standards ICAO, FAA, EASA-aligned frameworks applied with global benchmark rigour and cross- jurisdictional experience.
- Regional Insight Deep understanding of South Asia and Southeast Asia's aviation regulatory culture, market dynamics, and institutional environments.
- Local Execution Solutions that are operationally practical, institutionally feasible, and calibrated to Bangladesh's specific aviation landscape.
Why Choose Us
Institutional Memory & Strategic Depth
15 to 40+ Years of Lived Aviation Experience One of AvCon Associates' most distinctive and enduring assets is the depth of institutional memory embedded within its advisory team. The firm's principals and senior consultants bring together individuals with between 15 and 40+ years of direct, hands-on experience spanning the full spectrum of aviation development regulatory evolution, airline operations, infrastructure expansion, international negotiations, and financial structuring. This is not a team that has studied aviation from the outside; it is a team that has shaped it from within. Collectively, these professionals have participated in the drafting of aviation laws, led national aviation authorities, managed airline operations, overseen major infrastructure projects, engaged in international regulatory forums, and navigated complex periods of sector transformation and crisis. This accumulated experience translates into a quality of advisory insight that no amount of desktop analysis can replicate the ability to identify structural inefficiencies that are not immediately visible, to understand the historical context behind regulatory frameworks, and to anticipate future challenges based on patterns observed across decades. In an industry where safety, compliance, and long-term capital investment are paramount, this calibre of institutional knowledge is not a luxury it is a prerequisite for designing solutions that are both effective and enduring. AvCon Associates brings this depth to every engagement, ensuring that clients benefit not only from technical expertise but from the hard-won wisdom of practitioners who have built and transformed aviation systems over the course of distinguished careers.
Global Consultants
Former regulators, airline executives, planners, engineers, economists, and specialists
Years Max Experience
Senior advisors with careers spanning the full arc of modern aviation development
In Bangladesh
The first fully integrated specialised aviation consultancy established in the country
A Leadership Team That Reflects the Full Architecture of Aviation AvCon Associates is led by a carefully structured executive team, each member representing a distinct but interdependent pillar of the aviation ecosystem. Together, they constitute a comprehensive aviation authority combining law, regulation, infrastructure, airline operations, financial modelling, and commercial aviation within a single integrated framework. This is not a generalist management team; it is a coalition of domain-defining experts whose careers have shaped the very institutions and systems they now advise.
Integrated Leadership & Multidisciplinary Authority
Barrister Rajin Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Barrister-at-Law of Lincoln's Inn and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Has played a direct role in drafting Bangladesh's principal aviation laws, ICAO-aligned regulatory processes, international aviation negotiations, and government advisory functions. Provides the firm's legal, policy, and institutional foundation.
Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Ehsanul Gani Choudhury
Senior Adviser
Former Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. Brings unparalleled expertise in aviation infrastructure development, airport planning, regulatory implementation, and international aviation engagement. His leadership in major national airport projects anchors the firm's infrastructure and civil aviation advisory capability.
Integrated Leadership & Multidisciplinary Authority
Chief Ashfia Jannat Saleh
Commercial & Distribution Advisory Specialist
Saleh Ashfia Jannat is the Chief Commercial & Distribution Adviser of AvCon Associates, bringing extensive experience across aviation business, airline representation, travel management, tourism, logistics and commercial distribution. She holds senior leadership roles including Deputy Managing Director of Saimon Group and Saimon Air Travels Ltd., Chairman of OTL International, and directorship positions across Saimon Holidays, Saimon Logistics, Saimon Travel Trade and National Travel Bureau. Her professional background combines business strategy, operational management, stakeholder engagement, brand development and commercial growth across the aviation, travel and tourism ecosystem. Her aviation and travel-industry experience includes airline representation and distribution relationships involving major international carriers and global travel platforms. Her portfolio records GSA or PSA-related representation involving Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Go First and Drukair, together with travel-partner representation involving American Express Global Business Travel. She has also been associated with international travel-facilitation and distribution initiatives including authorised Singapore visa processing, a US Visa Delivery Centre, American Citizen Services, a Spain Visa Application Centre, Lufthansa City Center representation in Bangladesh, and booking and ticketing technology initiatives. These assignments have provided her with practical insight into airline market entry, passenger sales, agency networks, travel technology, visa facilitation and cross-border commercial partnerships. At AvCon Associates, she leads and supports the firm’s commercial aviation, airline distribution, travel ecosystem and market-development capability, with particular focus on GSA, GSSA and PSA structures, airline representation, distribution channels, ticketing and booking platforms, tourism integration, cargo and logistics interfaces, hospitality partnerships and passenger-service development. She holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and a BSc in Economics from Independent University, Bangladesh, and has also successfully completed the Harvard Business School Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship Essentials, which focuses on evaluating opportunities, managing start-ups and financing ventures.
Mahfuzul Basit Porag
Chief Operating Officer
Mahfuzul Basit Porag is the Chief Operating Officer of AvCon Associates, with a professional background spanning law, international arbitration, aviation, infrastructure and strategic project advisory. He holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from the University of London, an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from the University of East London, and an LL.M. in International Arbitration from the University of Law, London. His legal career since 2010 has developed through substantial involvement in litigation, legal drafting, commercial documentation, dispute resolution and arbitration related matters, giving him a strong grounding in both domestic legal practice and international commercial principles. Since entering the aviation sector, he has been closely involved in advising and coordinating assignments concerning government ministries, public and state-owned institutions, international investors, technical principals and EPC contractors. His work extends across aviation and airport infrastructure, institutional engagement, cross-border commercial arrangements, project structuring, negotiation, contractual frameworks and dispute strategy, with particular emphasis on translating complex legal, regulatory and commercial considerations into practical and implementable solutions. As Chief Operating Officer, he plays a central role in converting AvCon’s strategic objectives into structured programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary advisers and stakeholders, and maintaining alignment between institutional requirements, commercial interests and project delivery. His combination of legal training, arbitration expertise, international academic exposure and practical experience in aviation and infrastructure enables him to operate effectively at the intersection of law, government, international business and project execution, supporting AvCon’s delivery of sophisticated, commercially disciplined and institutionally credible advisory services.
Arnob Newaz Mahmood
Chief Management Officer
Arnob Newaz Mahmood is the Chief Management Officer of AvCon Associates, bringing experience in entrepreneurship, business management, marketing and aviation business development. His background across multiple sectors provides him with a broad commercial and managerial perspective, supporting the coordination of business functions, stakeholder relationships and organisational priorities within AvCon. His experience also strengthens the firm’s ability to align internal management with client engagement, business development and strategic growth. Alongside his role at AvCon Associates, Arnob serves as a Director of Rajbari Jute Mills Limited and Eldorado Developers Limited, Managing Partner of AeroCon International and Owner of BD-TEX TRIM. His business experience spans aviation, property development, manufacturing, garment accessories, marketing and communication. Through AeroCon International, he has also been involved in evaluating prospective aviation ventures, business models and partnership arrangements, giving him practical exposure to commercial planning and cross-sector management. Arnob holds a Master of Business Administration from East West University and a Bachelor of Science from North South University, and also serves as a member of the PR & Branding Sub-Committee of Club NotreDamians Bangladesh Limited. At AvCon Associates, his combination of business leadership, management experience and aviation interests supports the firm’s organisational coordination, business planning, stakeholder management and execution of strategic initiatives across its multidisciplinary advisory platform.
Dr. Rushde Akbar
— Financial & Economic Advisory
Dr. Rushde Akbar is the Chief Financial Officer of AvCon Associates, specialising in economic modelling, forecasting, feasibility analysis and evidence-based decision support. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from York University, Toronto, and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Toronto Metropolitan University. He brings more than a decade of combined academic, research and applied economic experience across Bangladesh, Canada and the Middle East, with particular expertise in econometric analysis, firm-level microdata, market assessment and policy evaluation. His work focuses on translating complex economic and quantitative evidence into clear, practical insights that support strategic, investment and policy decisions. Dr. Akbar has worked on economic and policy assignments involving productivity, international trade, labour markets, immigration, firm behaviour, forecasting and economic impact assessment. His experience includes working with large-scale administrative and worker-firm datasets, developing quantitative models, conducting causal and impact analysis, and presenting findings to diverse professional and institutional audiences. He combines rigorous analytical capability with a practical understanding of how economic evidence can inform policy formulation, commercial strategy, investment decisions and project development. At AvCon Associates, Dr. Akbar leads and supports the firm’s Finance, Economics & Transactions practice, providing decision-grade economic and financial analysis for aviation and infrastructure projects. His work includes demand and traffic assessment, economic and financial modelling, feasibility analysis, productivity and impact assessment, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and policy evaluation. By connecting quantitative evidence with regulatory, operational, infrastructure and commercial considerations, he helps governments, investors, operators and institutional stakeholders assess viability, risk, economic impact and long-term value across complex aviation and infrastructure initiatives.
Irfan Hossain
International Business Officer | AvCon Solutions Ltd
Irfan Hossain is an accomplished business leader, brand strategist, and entrepreneur with a track record of driving cross-border expansion, corporate growth, and strategic market development. Serving as International Business Officer at AvCon Solutions Ltd—a sister concern of AvCon Associates—he leverages extensive expertise in global business development, high-value client acquisition, and operational governance to scale international operations and forge strategic corporate partnerships. His multi-industry leadership spans international trade, digital marketing, brand licensing, and commercial strategy, enabling him to navigate complex global markets and capture emerging growth opportunities. Alongside his role at AvCon Solutions Ltd, Irfan serves as Managing Director at LuxCo Trading Ltd., where he directs overall business strategy, international brand acquisitions, and supply chain logistics for premier global principals, including Zippo. Concurrently, as Managing Partner and Country Manager for Brandmyth Digital Nepal, he established and scaled the agency’s cross-border footprint, managing high-profile client portfolios and market entry strategies. His prior leadership as Operations Manager at Bangla Content and media production management at E Music further underscores his capacity for managing complex projects, creative execution, and cross-functional teams. Irfan holds a Master of Business Administration from Virinchi College and a Bachelor of Social Science from East West University. Trilingual in English, Bangla, and Nepali, he excels at managing principal relationships, negotiating international agreements, and aligning business vision with local market execution. Through his leadership at AvCon Solutions Ltd, Irfan remains dedicated to expanding the group's global footprint and delivering sustainable commercial value.
Comprehensive Service Architecture
AvCon Associates unifies all critical aviation disciplines within a single coordinated framework, delivering coherent, end-to-end advisory across the entire aviation Lifecycle.
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End-to-End Advisory Across the Full Aviation Value Chain
AvCon Associates delivers a deeply integrated, multi-layered service architecture that reflects the full complexity of the modern aviation ecosystem. Unlike conventional advisory firms that operate within narrow verticals, the firm provides end-to-end solutions across legal, regulatory, operational, technical, financial, digital, and commercial domains— ensuring that every aspect of aviation development and performance is addressed within a unified strategic framework.
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Aviation Law, Regulatory & Policy Advisory
Legislative drafting, ICAO compliance assessments, bilateral and multilateral air services agreements, regulatory framework reform, audit preparedness, gap analysis, and corrective action plans. Direct engagement with aviation authorities at national and international level.
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Safety, Compliance & Certification
Safety Management Systems (SMS), Compliance Management Systems, operational and technical audits, risk assessment frameworks, Air Operator Certificates, airport certifications, documentation systems, manuals, and standard operating procedures aligned with ICAO, FAA, and EASA standards.
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Airport Infrastructure & Aviation Systems
Full lifecycle advisory: master planning, site selection, feasibility analysis, airside and landside design, terminal development, cargo integration, PPP structuring, concession agreements, CNS/ATM systems, airspace management, and operational readiness planning.
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Airline & Commercial Aviation Advisory
Network strategy, fleet planning, route economics, revenue optimisation, airline start-up and restructuring, operational audits, flight operations systems, training frameworks, engineering and maintenance coordination, and safety management integration.
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Financial, Economic & Data Advisory
Financial modelling, feasibility studies, traffic forecasting, route and network analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, economic impact assessment, econometric modelling, investment structuring, financing strategy, and risk management for infrastructure and PPP projects.
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Comprehensive Service Architecture Cont.
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Digital Aviation & Performance Optimisation
Data-driven decision-making frameworks, analytics platforms, predictive analytics, business intelligence systems, operational optimisation tools, demand forecasting systems, and digital transformation advisory aligned with global aviation technology trends.
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Aviation Law, Regulatory & Policy Advisory
Legislative drafting, ICAO compliance assessments, bilateral and multilateral air services agreements, regulatory framework reform, audit preparedness, gap analysis, and corrective action plans. Direct engagement with aviation authorities at national and international level.
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Aviation Business, Distribution & Travel Ecosystem
GSA, PSA, and global distribution system structuring, ticketing platforms, booking technologies, tourism development strategies, stopover programmes, hospitality and logistics integration, and visa processing and international mobility framework advisory.
The One-Stop Aviation Solutions Platform
Eliminating Fragmentation Across the Entire Aviation Lifecycle AvCon Associates operates as a fully integrated, one-stop aviation solutions platform an institutional model designed to eliminate the structural fragmentation that has long characterised aviation advisory. In most jurisdictions, aviation projects require the simultaneous engagement of multiple, disconnected advisors: legal consultants, safety auditors, technical planners, financial analysts, airline specialists, and commercial partners. Each operates within a limited scope, with limited visibility of the broader system. The inevitable result is misalignment between policy, infrastructure, operations, and commercial outcomes and the burden of coordination falls on the client. AvCon Associates resolves this by bringing all critical aviation disciplines under a single coordinated framework. Every advisory function is treated as part of a unified aviation ecosystem, where legal frameworks are developed with operational realities in view, infrastructure projects are designed with financial viability and airline requirements embedded from the outset, and commercial strategies are aligned with regulatory compliance and market demand. This systemic integration is not a theoretical proposition — it is the operational reality of how the firm structures its engagements.
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Infrastructure &
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Develop resilient IT and operational architectures. Airline Transformation Optimize operations, fleet, and workforce capabilities. -
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Commercial &
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Drive revenue, digital channels, and continuous advisory. This end-to-end platform enables clients whether governments, regulators, airport operators, airlines, or investors to engage with a single institution that can design, align, and support every stage of aviation development and execution. The result is greater strategic coherence, reduced coordination risk, accelerated decision-making, and solutions that are consistent and mutually reinforcing across all levels of the aviation system