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Major Components of a Typical Startup-Airline Business Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Description of airline concept (scope, revenue/cost structure,
service
offering, aircraft types, major markets served)
• Target customer and perceived opportunity
• Competitive advantage over incumbent carriers
• Market share expectations and competitive strategy
• Financial highlights: operating margin, profitability, etc.
• Management team’s airline operations experience level
• Capitalization plan and ROI expectations
INDUSTRY & TARGET MARKET
Industry overview
Target market analysis
Economic state (GDP)
Demographics / population
Income statistics
Growth rates
Air travel market size and trends
Forecasts for air travel
2. O&D pax/cargo traffic demand by market
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
Incumbent airlines operating in the marketplace
Current competitors’ market share by route
Competitor service offerings (including aircraft type/age)
Incumbent airline frequencies/schedules
Fare comparison by service class and route
Barriers to market-entry (gates, slots, bilateral agreements,
etc.)
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SERVICE OFFERING
Overall Concept
Mission/Vision Statement
Scope (domestic, regional, international, network)
Markets to serve
Headquarters / Airport base(s)
Target customer segment
Route structure (local, hub/spoke, point-to-point)
3. Frequency
Schedule
Product / service offering (drives cost structure)
Seat pitch
Seat assignments
Boarding process
Service-class offering (economy, business, first, pods, beds)
Catering (hot meals, limited, purchase, beverage-only, etc.)
Aircraft interior (leather, bins, window size, lighting, age, etc.)
Duty-free / in-flight shopping
In-flight entertainment (IFE) - live TV, internet, video
Power / IFE at seat
Kiosk/online check in
Airport lounges
Customer loyalty program (FF program)
Amenities (towels, pillows, blankets, socks, eye masks, etc)
Aircraft Selection
Capacity (pax/cargo) to meet demand
Range to fly missions
Economics for profitability
Maintenance costs
Fuel efficiency
Reliability
Engines (fuel/range/performance)
Winglets (fuel/range/performance)
Fleet commonality
Avionics
Buy/lease
New/Used/Age
Insurance (airframe, engine, pax/cargo liability)
Noise/emissions
Alliances / code-sharing / partnering
4. Service entry and growth strategy
Sustainable competitive advantage
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OPPORTUNITY
Estimated market share by market / route
Fare pricing by class / route
Load factor by class / route
Expected operating revenue, costs, and margins
Profit potential and sustainability
Sensitivity analysis of profitability under various scenarios
MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION PLAN
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Mix (4Ps):
Product (service offering)
Price (fares)
Fare structure
Revenue management
Pricing / yield
Place (sales and distribution)
Internet (direct)
Internet (wholesale/3rd party)
Call Center
City Ticket Offices
Airport ticket counters (walk ups)
Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
Travel Agents
5. Corporate sales
Other (kiosks, etc)
Method (cash, credit, etc)
Promotion (advertising)
OPERATIONS PLAN
Labor
Pay rates / scales
Benefits
In/out-sourcing
Unions (contracts)
Administration
Distribution
Airport Operations
Customer Service
Maintenance (line, light, heavy, equipment)
Ground Operations (ramp)
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Dispatch
Flight Operations
Training
Fuel purchasing / hedging / policies
Technology (IT)
6. ETOPS (if applicable)
Cargo / Freight / Mail
Facilities / Equipment
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Organizational Chart
Executive Biographies / Resumes (CVs) for the 5 key functions:
Airport Operations
Flight Operations
Maintenance Operations
Finance
Marketing & Distribution
Other Management (VPs)
Independent Board of Directors
Professional Advisors/Consultants
RISKS AND MITIGATION PLAN
Business model risk
Market share penetration
Fuel costs
Default on aircraft liabilities
Safety
Weather
Geo-political
Economic
Regulatory
Terrorism
Infrastructure
7. Gates/slots availability
FINANCIALS (5-year pro forma)
Income Statement (P&L)
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash Flows
Airline operating statistics & financial ratios
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Iterative Development Phase
Business plan development
Financial model development
Management team assembly
Aircraft selection
Investor “roadshow”
Launch Phase – 12-18 months
Funded
Certification
Aircraft sourcing
Certification
Staffing
Facilities / Equipment
Begin Flight Operations – 0 to 12 months
Initial Growth Phase – 3 to 5 years
8. CAPITALIZATION PLAN
Capital Structure
Key management team investment
Startup capital needs
Seed capital sources
Aircraft financing
Venture funding
Equity Offering (if applicable)
Cash required from investors
Equity offer for investment
Use of funds
Anticipated return on investment (ROI)
Investor exit strategy
Timing
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