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How can we obtain Airbus aircraft performances for our planned operations?

The start me up team can assist you with customized Airbus aircraft performances on particular routes and according to your planned schedules as part of our consultancy services. Such calculations will take into account the entire cost of the organization, airplane operating costs, fixed and variable expenditure, loans and salaries and many other factors – in order to deliver you a cost per block hour, based on your planned routes, frequency and fleet size. 

General Airbus Aircraft Family technical information can be found here

Can "start up me" help us with aircraft maintenance?

start me up is not an M.R.O. (Maintenance Repair Overhaul). Nevertheless, we can be of assistance in:

• Spare parts solutions
• Maintenance management
• Aircraft inspection, deliveries
• Cabin management (design, refurbishment, etc.)

Can "start me up" help us to find/source aircraft?

Recommending the best model and type of aircraft for your airline is one of the many consultancy services that we provide and usually forms part of the overall business case study. At that time, we will assist you in contacting the relevant suppliers, agents, leasing companies or operators and help you secure your aircrafts. We can also provide you with our expert assistance by technically, physically and commercially evaluating used aircraft, negotiating on your behalf and managing the delivery, refurbishment and entry into service of your aircraft.

For other pre-owned aircraft requirements, click here

Do you offer internships to students or assistance for school projects?

Unfortunately, we do not offer internship opportunities at this time. Regarding the school project research material, the Airbus website has extensive details on our aircraft families and we kindly invite you to explore our portal for this information.

Are there any job opportunities in your organization?

Please feel free to explore various and exciting openings at the Careers centre section of the Airbus website.

How do I set up an airline?

The start me up consultancy is part of a series of initiatives that Airbus has undertaken to assist entrepreneurs and aviation investors in understand the process of launching a new airline.

As an entrepreneur who is considering to make the initial contact with start me up, you have by now considered the airline business model, your routes, possibly your fleet - maybe even the name of your project - and now need the expert assistance in launching your idea. The thinking behind start me up is to offer exactly that: a one-stop consultancy and advisory service which covers all of the complex aspects of a start-up carrier, including:

• Airline formation and set-up
• Airline strategy
• Cabin management
• Spares services
• Technical/flight operation organization setup
• Aircraft sourcing and delivery management
• AOC process management
• Feasibility studies
• Business planning
• Network structure analysis and expansion
• Aircraft and fleet recommendation and evaluation
• Aircraft market value determination
• Airline restructuring
• Airline branding and aviation marketing
• Airline mergers and  acquisitions
• Airline IT systems recommendation and evaluation
• Selection and recruitment of senior airline personnel

The entire process will combine the best resources available through our consultancy subsidiary, tasc aviation, which leads and manages the start me up projects consultancy.

start me up is a chargeable portfolio of consultancy services from which our clients can select the scope of work they require - from individual consulting sessions to complete airline set-up management, or initial market analysis, to business planning and aircraft entry-into-service.

How much will it cost to engage "start me up" consultancy services for my project?

start me up offers a wide portfolio of professional services which can either be taken together or individually:

• Airline formation and set-up
• Airline strategy
• Cabin management
• Spares services
• Technical/flight operation organization setup
• Aircraft sourcing and delivery management
• AOC process management
• Feasibility studies
• Business planning
• Network structure analysis and expansion
• Aircraft and fleet recommendation and evaluation
• Aircraft market value determination
• Airline restructuring
• Airline branding and aviation marketing
• Airline mergers and  acquisitions
• Airline IT systems recommendation and evaluation
• Selection and recruitment of senior airline personnel

The consultancy fee therefore depends on the selected scope of work and deliverables, the size and complexity of the project, required completion time-period and resource availability.

Can "start me up" provide airfares and holiday packages?

Unfortunately, start me up does not provide airfares or holiday packages. These can be found on almost all airline or tour operators’ web portals.

Can "start me up" provide me with airplane models, stickers, posters and other promotional giveaways?

Unfortunately, we do not provide promotional items and giveaways - however, a number of quality hobby stores are available on the Internet, which offer the full range of Airbus aircraft family models in various liveries and sizes.

What is the minimal investment I should expect to make in order to launch a successful airline?

What is the amount of capital required to launch a new airline is established through careful analysis and extensive studies of the proposed airline concept and business model. Important factors - such as the base/hub, route network, fleet and aircraft type, general costs, salaries, maintenance, communications, ground support services and other essential factors jointly dictate the initial capital requirement.

The industry has highlighted undercapitalization as one of the main culprits of airline failures today, therefore it is crucially important to determine the necessary initial capital outlay.

start me up has developed the T-Box® financial modeling platform which helps our consultants model various financial scenarios, as well as determine the initial capital requirements. The T-Box® is also used for budgeting/financial planning, costing and calculating financial ratios to measure and testing the profitability and sustainability of the project/idea.

How does "start me up" assist in airline fundraising?

Successful airline operations begin from the very first phase, known as capitalization or fundraising. There are a number of ways new airlines can raise the necessary capital, from private equity, investment firms and groups, banks and partnerships, as well as other methods all of which require extensive analysis, planning, strong financial and business cases to substantiate the hefty investments necessary to succeed in the airline industry. start me up does not get directly involved in raising funds, however, we can help guide entrepreneurs to develop a sound business model which can attract potential investors.

How are the "start me up" consultancy services different from those of Airbus competitors?

Multicultural, experienced and competent team 
The start me up team is comprised of industry professionals with decades of experience successfully setting up and helping launch new airlines across the globe. Our team unites professional experiences gained from leading airlines, aircraft and aerospace manufacturers and technical and strategic fields from around the world.

Information, research and analysis that impacts and drives results 
A complete analysis of all crucial factors, from every perspective and eventuality – we ensure that our customers get the best and most commercially viable advice and solution.

Fresh approach and unconventional ideas 
The civil aviation industry is prone to the effects of periodic global economic cycles, which tend to result in the survival of the fittest, not necessarily the strongest airlines. We at start me up often project factors that most of our colleagues would not – we tend to consider the unconventional approach to the conventional airline business, thereby identifying and recommending the best possible strategies for maximal commercial gain and return.

Customizable solutions 
Whether it is a low cost carrier, full-service airline, a hybrid business model, cargo or private charter operation, each airline concept must have a unique segment strategy based on the potential to win. The clarity of the business model will be a central element to bring the value to any airline.