RDC is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, following the recent investment from Northcote Equity. This partnership will accelerate innovation, expand market reach, and strengthen RDC’s position as a leader in data and analytics for the aviation industry.

As part of this growth drive, RDC has appointed Simon Howard as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 12 August 2025. Simon brings over 25 years of sales leadership experience, including more than a decade leading Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) businesses. His track record is built on delivering customer-focused solutions, driving value, and scaling operations for sustained growth.

RDC continues to invest in its industry-leading portfolio, which includes Apex, AirportCharges, and the innovative LOOP platform, alongside custom data integrations. These products already deliver compelling value, and the roadmap includes enhanced interoperability, next-generation APIs, Snowflake integration, and significant UI and data delivery improvements.

We’re thrilled to welcome Simon to the executive team. His experience and energy will help sharpen our strategy, strengthen our go-to-market capabilities, and deliver even greater value for customers as we accelerate our growth and innovation plans. Bringing someone of Simon's calibre into the team reinforces the opportunity we have as a business to drive home advantages for our customers.

Peter Hind, CEO, RDC Aviation

I’m delighted to be joining RDC at such a pivotal time. This is a fantastic business with outstanding products, and the ambition of Peter and the team is palpable. I look forward to building the team, deepening customer relationships, and driving innovation to the next level.

Simon Howard, incoming CCO, RDC Aviation

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