CAVU applies data analytics and event-based architecture to airport operations, with a tech stack spanning Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, and Tableau. The hiring mix—tilted toward data and engineering roles across multiple seniority levels—signals focus on building out a centralized data function, which aligns with their stated challenge of scaling data engineering. Active projects around scenario modeling, A/B testing, and predictive churn models indicate a shift from static passenger insights toward real-time personalization and revenue optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Technical Lead
CAVU operates a digital platform designed to improve the airport passenger journey while unlocking incremental revenue for airport operators. Founded in 2022 as a subsidiary of Manchester Airports Group, the company combines aviation domain expertise with modern data and analytics capabilities. They sell into airport operators and travel-related businesses, offering both digital and physical solutions. The platform surfaces optimization opportunities across the journey—from pre-arrival through post-departure—using analytics to inform pricing, promotions, and passenger engagement strategies.
CAVU runs on AWS infrastructure with Databricks, Snowflake, and BigQuery for data warehousing. Analytics are powered by Tableau and Power BI. Backend services use PHP/Laravel with TypeScript, Infrastructure-as-Code via Terraform, and identity management through Auth0.
CAVU is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2022 and employs 501–1,000 people.
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