# RDC Aviation
> RDC Aviation is a global provider of aviation data and market intelligence, 
> founded in 1999 and trusted by airlines, airports, financial services firms, 
> and aviation consultants worldwide.

RDC Aviation makes aviation data accessible through proprietary datasets, 
analytical platforms and API integrations. The company is the world's leading 
provider of airport-levied aeronautical charges data, covering more than 3,000 
airports globally, and has been modelling aviation CO2 emissions since 2008.

## Products
- [AirportCharges](https://rdcaviation.com/products/airportcharges/): The world's most accurate platform for finding and calculating airport user charges, en-route fees and government taxes
- [Apex](https://rdcaviation.com/products/apex/): Airline performance analysis covering fares, profitability, schedules and CO2 data from route to network level
- [LOOP](https://rdcaviation.com/products/loop/): Fleet data distribution platform connecting aircraft operators with airports and ANSPs
- [API Integration](https://rdcaviation.com/products/integration/): Direct API access to RDC's airport charges, en-route and CO2 datasets

## Datasets
- [Airport Charges](https://rdcaviation.com/data/airport-charges/): Runway, passenger and infrastructure fees for 3,000+ airports worldwide
- [En-route Charges](https://rdcaviation.com/data/en-route-charges/): Air navigation and overflight fees by route and state
- [Government Taxes](https://rdcaviation.com/data/government-taxes/): Passenger taxes including departure, arrival and duty taxes by country
- [CO2 Emissions](https://rdcaviation.com/data/co2-emissions/): Flight-level emissions data independently verified by Normec Verifavia against ISO 14064-3 and ICAO standards
- [Scope 3 Emissions](https://rdcaviation.com/data/scope-3-emissions/): Verified scope 3 emissions coverage across all stages of flight, audited against ACA Application Manual Issue 14
- [Air Fares](https://rdcaviation.com/data/air-fares/): Fare data covering 450+ airlines globally
- [Airline Profitability](https://rdcaviation.com/data/airline-profitability/): Route to network-level profitability data
- [Airline Schedules](https://rdcaviation.com/data/airline-schedules/): Departure and seat capacity data
- [Aircraft Fuel Burn](https://rdcaviation.com/data/aircraft-fuel-burn/): Fuel consumption and cost calculations by aircraft and route
- [Aircraft Noise](https://rdcaviation.com/data/aircraft-noise/): Noise certificates and values by aircraft type
- [Aircraft Reference](https://rdcaviation.com/data/aircraft-reference/): Fleet data for scheduled, charter, cargo and business aviation
- [Route Operating Costs](https://rdcaviation.com/data/route-operating-cost/): Full cost modelling by airline, aircraft and O&D pair
- [Catchment](https://rdcaviation.com/data/catchment/): Passenger origin, market penetration and leakage data by airport and route
- [Sustainability](https://rdcaviation.com/data/sustainability/): Airline sustainability data including RDC's CARE Index and Sustainability rating

## Reference
- [Aviation Emissions Report](https://rdcaviation.com/news/): Monthly analysis of aviation CO2 emissions across the 25 largest emitting markets, produced since 2008
- [Aviation Data Glossary](https://rdcaviation.com/glossary/): Definitions of key aviation data terms including airport charges, emissions and sustainability metrics
- [News & Analysis](https://rdcaviation.com/news/): Expert articles on airport charges, emissions, sustainability and aviation data

## Use cases
- Airlines: aeronautical billing accuracy, route cost analysis, market intelligence
- Airports: route development, competitor benchmarking, scope 3 emissions reporting
- Financial services: airline yield and profitability intelligence ahead of public reporting
- Business aviation: charter quoting, trip cost calculation via API
- Travel retail: flight-level CO2 data for sustainability labelling

## Company
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Contact: info@rdcaviation.com
- [About RDC Aviation](https://rdcaviation.com/about/)
- [Case Studies](https://rdcaviation.com/case-study/)
- Investor: [Northcote Equity](https://northcote.pe/)