Vaughn Cordle serves as an airline analyst and consultant to various institutional investors and money management firms in the U.S. and around the world. He analyzes industry trends using the core competencies of strategy, finance, and airline economics. Mr. Cordle has over 25 years of experience in the airline industry and is a CFA Charterholder. He has attended executive education programs at Kellogg, Wharton, and other business schools, and is considered one of the leading experts in the airline industry. Mr Cordle is regularly interviewed for Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, BNN, FOX News, Lou Dobbs, and other print and TV media. He is also a Principal of The Aviation Group and a Gerson Lehrman Group Scholar.
Member New York Society of Security Analysts New York Society of Airline Analysts Association for Investment Management and Research Global Association of Risk Professionals National Association for Business Economics The National Academies: Next Generation Air Transportation System
Airline Transport Pilot Gold Seal Instructor / CFII&ME / Flight Engineer ATP: LR-J,CE500,A320,B727,B737,B747-4,B757,B767 & B777 31 World and National speed records
"Vaughn spots emerging trends others miss making his economic analysis of the airline industry unbeatable. Few analysts can match his experience in the cockpit piloting wide body jetliners for a major air carrier. This background gives him a leg up on the competition when it comes to understanding the industry." August 16, 2009
-- Mark W Tatge, Bureau Chief & Senior Editor at Forbes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
" I have known Vaughn Cordle for over 12 years and have worked with him in various capacities. I respect the excellent work Vaughn provides and his one of a kind perspective. He is an first-rate airline analyst who provides an independent view which is timely and refreshing. Vaughn’s combination of industry experience and analyst skill set, give him an excellent understanding of the commercial airline industry." April 5, 2009
--Ralph Casciano, President & CEO, The AMI Group, LLC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I have known Vaughn Cordle for nearly a decade and have worked with him on various reports and studies. While we do not always agree on every issue, I have the deepest respect for Vaughn’s analytical prowess. He attacks data with a vengeance and his insatiable passion for his work allows him to sum up the smallest of data points into high predictive insights at the firm and industry levels, always informed by a mastery of macroeconomic theory and current data trends. What’s so impressive are the various econometric models Vaughn’s firm has build over time that allow them to move seamlessly from industry to industry. Vaughn is a highly sought after speaker and media commentator and has become the go-to- expert and thought-leader for numerous government agencies facing complex policy choices." March 10, 2009
-- Kevin Mitchell, Chairman, Business Travel Coalition" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Vaughn Cordle is one of the most thoughtful, articulate, savvy travel industry financial analysts in the business today. He brings a unique perspective to his work by blending his hands-on industry experience with strong financial acumen. I always value Mr. Cordle’s insights into the many issues facing the travel industry. I would hire him in a New York minute." February 27, 2009
“Vaughn Cordle is a rare example of an expert number-cruncher who also possesses detailed, hands-on knowledge of the field about which he makes forecasts. The combination of his decades of airline pilot experience and excellent analytical skills makes Vaughn hard to top. I have enjoyed working with him on policy research projects pertaining to several aspects of U.S. aviation policy.” March 2, 2009
--Robert W. Poole, Jr., Director of Transportation Policy, Reason Foundation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Vaughn is one of the finest aviation forecasters in the business. He has a rare combination of deep industry work experience, combined with the professional skills of a CFA. His industry savvy gives him an edge over his colleagues and his financial analysis is both dead accurate while generating unique, creative insights about companies and markets. Vaughn is at the top of my list for forecasting, valuation, risk analysis and strategic and M&A assessment.” February 23, 2009
--Matt Andersson, President, Indigo Aerospace Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Vaughn is not only an excellent airline analyst but also has a keen understanding of the general aviation industry. We have worked together on several projects. I highly recommend him.” February 16, 2009
--Jim Haynes, President & CEO, The Aviation Group ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"We are very happy that we hired Vaughn Cordle to help us understand the small jet market and to assist our team in strategy formulation."
-- Keisuke Kamo, Chief of Staff, CEO's Office, Fuji Heavy Industries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Vaughn Cordle knows the airline business well. He has deep industry experience which combines nicely with his financial and forecasting skills. Vaughn communicates effectively, and is a welcome and knowledgeable contributor to the ongoing debate about how to fix our diminished airline industry." March 1, 2009
--R. L. Crandall, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive, AMR and American Airlines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Vaughn, you and your team are to be commended for the consistent quality of your analysis.” March 2008
--Glenn Tilton, Chairman and Chief Executive, United Airlines --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vaughn Cordle was chosen for the assignment because of his excellent track record, high respect in the aviation community and objective viewpoint." Feb 2005
--The SWAPA Strategic Planning Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vaughn Cordle is a well-reasoned industry veteran and his comments invariably reflect informed points of view."
-- Gerald W. Bernstein, Founding Partner, The Velocity Group