See Beyond Commending Governor Douye Diri For The Airport License

By Perekebena Okoyen

Seeing beyond the array of commendations given to Governor Douye Diri led Prosperity Administration for the approval and licence given to the Bayelsa State Airport, we should also swiftly grab the business opportunities that comes alongside construction and licencing of the airports which are not limited to, but

Shuttle Services Company

Airport shuttle services company is yet another good business idea in the aviation industry. The truth is that airports are known to be very busy with travelers most times of the year. When these passengers land, they usually take airport shuttles to an area where they can easily take taxi or their cars to their destination.

So, if you are interested in the aviation industry, then one of your options is to start airport shuttle services company. Please note that you may have to get the required license and permits to be able to run airport shuttle services.

Ticketing and Reservation Services

Ticketing and reservation services are perhaps some of the most popular money spinning businesses in the aviation industry that an entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business in the industry should consider. Once people scale through the difficult hurdle of getting a visa, the next thing they begin to consider are tickets.

It is for this reason that the business is a very profitable one. You too may consider cashing in on the industry by starting a ticketing and reservation business. In starting this business, you will need a great wealth of knowledge in the industry.

Flight Catering Services

Of course, you know that the foods and drinks that passengers eat during their flight are prepared by caterers. There are caterers that are major contractors to various airline companies. If you are a caterer in the aviation industry, you are sure going to make good money with less stress. So, if you are looking towards starting a business in the aviation industry, one of the low startup aviation related businesses you can start is flight catering services.

Airport Cleaning Services Company

Airport cleaning services business is another aviation related business idea that an aspiring entrepreneur who has little startup capital but interested in the aviation industry can successfully start. As a matter of fact, airports are meant to be cleaned on a regular basis hence the need to hire the services of several cleaning companies at the same time.

Luggage Delivery Services

Another aviation related business idea that an entrepreneur who is looking towards starting a business in the industry should consider is luggage delivery services. Luggage delivery business is all about helping travelers avoid the hassles of baggage merry-go-round waiting and security checks.

As a matter of fact, luggage delivery services go the extra mile to deliver luggage for their customers. All the customer needs to do is just pack their luggage, and the luggage delivery company takes and stores the luggage on their behalf. They also help in encoding the contents online so that the owner can update its contents against another trip.

Plane Sewage Disposal Company

Have you ever thought of how the toilet in planes are emptied and disposed? In case you’ve not thought of it, it is disposed by sewage disposal companies. So, if you are looking for an aviation related business to start, then you should consider starting a plane sewage disposal company. Your responsibility is ensuring that as soon as a plane lands, you empty the sewage and dispose them accordingly.

Sewing Uniform for the Aviation Industry

From pilots to cabin crew members, to customer care officers, to security guards to tarmac control officers, all of them wear different uniforms. As a matter of fact, there is hardly any airport staff that doesn’t wear a uniform. So, if you are looking for an aviation related business to start, then you should consider starting a business that specialize in sewing uniform for the aviation industry. Just ensure that your finishing is pretty good and you won’t struggle to get contracts from airlines to make the uniforms of their staff.

Airport Coffee Café Business

One business that thrives within airports all across the globe is coffee cafés. If you are interested in starting an aviation related business, a business that requires low startup capital and minimal business skills, then you should consider opening a coffee café in any airport that is close to you.

It is proven fact that the turnover for an average coffee bar can be as high as 50%, that is why entrepreneurs who intend making good money from a business open their own coffee shop; they either start their own coffee bar from the scratch or buy a franchise.

Airline Laundry Services

Another easy to launch business in the aviation industry is to go into customized laundry services for airplanes. This type of business is ideal for someone who is already into laundry services. Airline laundry services companies help in washing the clothes of pilots, cabin crew members and all fabric materials inside the plane. It is a profitable and thriving business if you know how to market your services.

Airport Cigar Lounge

Cigar lounge at the airport is yet another aviation related business idea that is open to aspiring entrepreneurs. The fact that there are ‘No Smoking’ signs all across the airports does not mean that smokers cannot smoke within the airport facility. Smokers usually look for cigar lounges within the airport if they want to smoke. A cigar lounge or cigar bar is a place where smokers go to buy their preferred cigar brand and smoke freely without the fear of being embarrassed, arrested or fined.

Airport Lawn Care Services Company

Another easy to start aviation related business that an entrepreneur can successfully start is to go into airport lawn care services. The grasses in airports are always properly taken care of and they are usually lush green and presentable. So, if you are looking for an aviation related business to start, then you should consider starting airport lawn care services company.

Airport Bureau De Change (Currency Exchange Company)

Starting an airport bureau de change is yet another profitable aviation related business idea that is open to entrepreneurs. A bureau de change which is also known as non-bank foreign currency exchange company is a business in competition with other financial related businesses that make profit from selling currency at a higher exchange rate than a rate at which it buys the same currency
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Airport Security Services Company

Another aviation related business idea that is profitable and viable is the airport security services company. If you have been to any airport, aside from government security agents that provide security, there are private security personnel that check the planes after all the passengers must have disembarked. These security guys ensure that the plane is safe and ready for the next flight. Most airline companies contract the security of their airplanes and even their crew members to private security agencies.

Airline Servicing, Repair and Maintenance Company

The fact that planes are subjected to wear and tear means that there will be room for servicing, repair and maintenance. If you are interested in the aviation industry and you are in the engineering industry, you can consider starting your own airline servicing, repair and maintenance company.

It is important to state that you would need to prove your competence before you can be handed any plane to service, repair or maintain and one of the ways of showing your competence is to take and pass related certification programs.