RDC

Making aviation
data accessible

We support the air transport industry to make informed decisions through easy access to aviation data and expert insights.

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Our products

Airport charges defined

AirportCharges

Understand and calculate airport user charges, en-route fees and government taxes with the world’s most accurate and flexible system.

Elevate your analysis

Apex

Understand the market from top to route level with airline fares, profit, schedules, and CO2 data.

Smart data distribution

LOOP

Streamline the distribution of verified, billing-ready fleet data between aircraft operators and the airports and ANSPs on their network.

Power up your apps

API Integration

Enhance your quoting and sustainability offerings by bringing RDC’s airport charges, en-route and CO2 APIs directly into your system.

Our data

The world's largest dataset of runway, passenger and en route charges covering more than 3,000 airports, supported by global coverage of government tax data.

Proprietary fuel burn and route operating cost calculation engines, enabling the costs (and CO₂ emissions) for any combination of carrier and equipment type on any O&D to be determined.

Comprehensive and network-wide fares data for more than 100 of the world's leading carriers, providing a view on future revenue performance.

Questions we get asked a lot

How long has RDC Aviation been around?

RDC Aviation has been operating for over 25 years. The company was founded in 1999 and has since grown into a global provider of aviation data and market intelligence.

Who uses RDC Aviation data?

Airlines, airports, aviation consultants, and analysts use RDC data to optimise route networks, forecast demand, and support strategic decision-making. We are always looking to partner with businesses who want to use our data in interesting ways - and we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable so why not get in touch?

Where does your data come from?

We like to add value to data, which means our support team research and compile information from a range of primary sources, complemented by data from a small number of specialist partners. We then process and combine raw data, to give usable results to our clients.

What do you know about aviation emissions and sustainability?

Quite a bit actually! We began modelling and reporting CO₂ emissions from air transport in 2008, we used our expertise in calculating fuel burn to develop a class-leading CO₂ emissions methodology. In addition to our paid for services; CO₂ emissions and Sustainability data, we produce a FREE monthly global aviation emissions report providing the latest analysis on the 25 largest emitting markets - sign up for it here

Can I access RDC Aviation data via API or integration tools?

Yes, RDC offers API access and integration options allowing users to incorporate aviation data directly into internal systems, dashboards, or analytics tools.

How can I request a demo or find out more about RDC?

You can contact RDC Aviation directly through via our site to request a demo, trial, or quote, and speak with a team member about the datasets and tools relevant to your needs.