Airline Start-up and Development

New airlines start all the time, whether the economy is strong or weak. For an industry which struggles to be profitable, this suggests there is tremendous inefficiency in the sector. Numerous airlines have started and failed over the past 10 years alone in almost every region of the world. Not all the problems are of the airline's own making. This industry is susceptible to strong influences from macroeconomic factors, government intervention (positive and negative) and, at times, illogical competitive behaviours.

However, looking at a number of startups, our team have found many had common errors. Poor understanding of demand, selection of the wrong aircraft type, lack of financing, ineffective commercial management - these are just some of the most critical common factors which have led to the failure of recent startups.

Air X aviation offers a full range of support services for start-up carriers, such as development of business plans and assistance with the certification process to receive formal government approval required to launch operations. We work with start-up clients to create effective organizational structures capable of getting off the ground and supporting future growth requirements. Based on industry reach, our staff can independently interview and assess personnel and provide recommendations for the key positions required for start-up certification. Our consultants can provide invaluable advice along the path to transition from concept to operation.

Our service capability

With the right strategy, cost base and financing to tie you over until revenues reach a sustainable level, there are opportunities to build efficient airlines both full service and low cost, around the world. But doing so needs the right team, the right product, the right aircraft and the right network.

We can help you with a feasibility study, a commercial strategy, a network and fleet plan,Aircraft Sourcing and with actually ramping up the startup of the airline.

Our team of senior airline experts have extensive experience starting and managing full service and low cost airlines around the world. They have designed, developed and implemented startups.

We can advise on planning an airline start-up and provide an interim team to launch the business – from AOC through fleet acquisition, recruitment, pilot training, IT infrastructure etc. – a full turnkey solution.