Mobility
Solutions on Mission
Presence in markets that are hard to access.
Defense Know-How
CESCON combines civil aviation expertise with a deep understanding of military structures, procurement processes and operational requirements. From RUAG Military MRO to GE engine sales to armed forces — a network that makes the difference in critical projects.
Military Procurement
Support with tenders, specifications and contract negotiations for armed forces and government agencies. Proven through sales of civil and military engines (GE Aircraft Engines) and MRO mandates for special mission aircraft.
Systems Integration & Requirements Analysis
Technical depth combined with strategic perspective — from BR710/BR715 engine development (BMW Rolls-Royce) to divestment support for military structural components at RUAG Aerostructures.
Discretion & Reliability
Confidential handling of sensitive projects — a given standard. Approved as Accountable Manager with LBA (Germany) and BAZL (Switzerland) and proven in regulated structures.
Strategic Depth
Expertise spans the entire value chain from strategy and development through production and operations to MRO. This creates a comprehensive understanding covering both strategic direction-setting and operational execution.
Special Mission & Drones
Specialized expertise in the conception and support of special mission platforms and unmanned systems. Particularly in this dynamic segment, CESCON combines technical detail knowledge with a clear view of regulatory and operational conditions.
Sustainable Aviation & E-Aviation
Forward-looking fields such as sustainable aviation and electric flight are a core part of the advisory scope. CESCON helps stakeholders identify technological developments early and translate them into viable strategies.
DACH Region Focus
The geographic focus lies in the DACH region, where CESCON has deep market knowledge and established networks. This anchoring creates short paths to decision-makers and a precise sense for the specifics of the market.
EMEA & Asia
Beyond that, reach extends to markets in EMEA and Asia. International projects benefit from a network that spans regional borders and confidently addresses global requirements.
Experience & Netzwerk
Christof Späth
Dipl.-Ing. (TH Darmstadt) and graduate business economist with over 30 years of leadership experience in the international aviation and defense industry. CEO at TAG Aviation, SVP at Jet Aviation (General Dynamics) and SR Technics, EVP at RUAG Aerospace — as well as Director Sales at General Electric Aircraft Engines and co-founder of the BMW Rolls-Royce AeroEngines joint venture. CESCON channels this experience for clients who need real results in complex markets.
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Advisory Board Mandates
Experienced support at advisory and supervisory board level — strategic input, network and sparring for founders, shareholders and investors.
Interim Management
Taking on leadership responsibility on a temporary basis — as CEO, SVP or Division Head. Immediate impact, full effect, clean handover.
Coaching
Individual executive coaching for leaders in the aviation and defense industry. Peer-level sparring — confidential and impact-oriented.
Business Development & Sales Representation
Opening new markets and customers in international aviation and defense. Representation, network and negotiation — on commission or retainer basis.
Strategy Development & Transformation
Developing sustainable growth strategies and supporting transformation processes — from analysis to operational implementation.
M&A Support
Supporting transactions on the buy- and sell-side — due diligence, valuation, structuring and financing advisory in the aviation and defense sector.
Track Record in Complex Markets
Divestment asset deal to Pilatus — successful negotiation of the transfer of all customer projects
Leading through crisis and developing a growth strategy amid the strong CHF, corporate transformation, B757 VIP charter launch.
P&L > CHF 250m · 5 locations (Geneva, London, Madrid, Paris, Manama) · >1,000 employees
Global transformation; improved on-time delivery for component repairs, establishment of a new production site in Malaysia. Accountable Manager (BAZL, Switzerland).
P&L > CHF 150m · 14 line maintenance locations · >800 employees
Building an international service network; 15 locations and 2 new JVs (Moscow, China); developing a growth strategy (incl. M&A).
P&L > USD 400m · 15 locations · >1,200 employees · board member of several JVs (incl. Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Beijing)
Integration of multiple sites into a service network for VIP aircraft, applying commercial processes to military product support (German Air Force and Flugbereitschaft).
Locations: Oberpfaffenhofen, Stuttgart, Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, Nordholz, Bonn, Viterbo · Accountable Manager (LBA, Germany)
New business >€1bn over 15 years; first-time Boeing supplier
Tubes, ducts, structural components & cargo systems for Airbus and Boeing · >1,200 employees
Sales of civil and military engines in Central Europe, various airline key accounts, new aircraft programs, and cooperation with universities and government agencies, plus offset negotiations
BR710 validation program; controlling the BR715 engineering budget; corporate auditing for BMW AG.
Locations: Oberursel, Dahlewitz, Munich, Bristol, Derby
Questions are the beginning of everything.
We don't just develop strategy — we actively support execution: in negotiations, in forging partnerships, in engaging with authorities. Our mandates don't end with a presentation.
With 25+ years of industry experience and direct relationships with decision-makers in industry, government and armed forces. We know who the right contacts are — and how to reach them.
For all three. The challenges differ, but the core principle stays the same: complex markets need experienced guidance. Whether you're entering a new market, evaluating an acquisition or structuring a partnership — we tailor our support to your specific situation.
Absolute discretion isn't optional in our business — it's a prerequisite. Many of our mandates aren't public, and that's intentional. We work under strict confidentiality agreements and a shared understanding that trust is the foundation of any long-term relationship.
These markets are often exactly where the greatest opportunities lie — and the greatest risks. CESCON knows the regulatory frameworks, the political dynamics and the limits of what's feasible from years of hands-on practice. We help you seize opportunities without maneuvering into legal or reputational risk. And where a market genuinely isn't viable, we'll say so clearly — before you invest.
Complex markets are rarely linear — political shifts, regulatory changes or new competitors can quickly change the starting position. CESCON supports you not only in planning, but also in adapting. We monitor continuously, think in alternatives and respond early — so that change becomes a new option, not a setback.