What is the Air Taxi Association? The Air Taxi Association
(ATXA) is an organization of next-generation air taxi providers that
offer direct, on-demand flight service at business airline prices. As
an Association, the ATXA serves as an aligning force to push market
growth, reduce costs, and provide best practices to speed the adoption
of the next-generation air taxi model in a manner that benefits the
industry.
Why was the ATXA formed?Working with industry leaders, the Air
Taxi Association was formed to meet the global needs of next-generation
air taxi providers in key business initiatives and standards. The ATXA
focuses specifically on their business needs and accelerating market
growth.
What value does the ATXA bring to the air taxi industry?The
Air Taxi Association is working to unite the industry and create
synergies to more rapidly propel growth, profitability, and change. By
doing this, the ATXA will enable air taxi operators to collectively
scale their efforts with common business standards that will increase
aviation profitability. The ATXA provides this value in a leadership
team with a combination of industry expertise, innovation, and breadth
of knowledge that will accelerate air taxi operator success.
Why is this a revolution in the aviation industry? What's different?A
series of evolutionary steps have led to revolutionary business models
that are driving costs down dramatically for business travelers. Until
this point, direct flights on demand had been a luxury to executive
business travelers that many could not afford. Employees with regional
business are condemned to driving hours in order to meet with clients.
Alternatively, if they did choose to fly, they were forced to make
connections at major airport hubs, extending the length of the trip.
The next-generation air taxi model adds a third, more economical
solution, which includes direct flights via underutilized secondary
airports.
What makes the air taxi model ‘next-generation’? It is the
combination of new technology and engines, less expensive aircraft
components, lighter aircraft, and more efficient methodologies that
fuse a series. With the air taxi model, aircraft are utilized over
1500 hours per year, up from 750 hours, to significantly lower
operational costs. The very light jet, next-generation light jet, and
next-generation turboprops are lighter aircraft that offer lower costs
and greater fuel efficiency.
Is air taxi travel as safe as flying on a major airline?Aviation
has a proud history of safety. Major airlines today have one of the
best safety records in the history of aviation. Next-generation air
taxis follow in the tradition of safety employing some of the most
advanced technology available on any aircraft worldwide. In very light
jets and light jets, there are two pilots conducting rigorous safety
checks identical to all major airlines. Some next-generation air taxi
operators even have an aircraft parachute system. The ballistic
parachute can be launched in the event of an emergency, allowing the
aircraft to float safely to the ground with additional air bag
deployments on landing. These advanced technologies make air taxi
travel as safe as flying on a major airline.
How will ATXA strengthen relationships and maintain fairness between providers?The
Air Taxi Association is enabling next-generation air taxi operators to
scale their efforts together with agreed upon common business standards
that will increase overall profitability. These include business
technology standards, operational models, and industry policies.
Setting standards reduces costs, eliminates risks, and increases the
value of all air taxi companies. Although each of the air taxi company
business models is unique, they all recognize the strength of acting as
one. To maintain fairness, the Air Taxi Association works to represent
the common interests of all of our members and be a positive, unifying
voice for the industry.
What will ATXA do to help its members maintain and generate new business?The
Air Taxi Association is developing a common set of tools and programs
that can be used to generate new business and open new market
opportunities. Tools include cost efficiency calculators that
objectively outline the benefits of utilizing air taxis versus other
modes of transportation. In addition, the ATXA conducts targeted
marketing and sales campaigns to secure new customers, as well as other
exclusive programs on request by members.
How is ATXA different than other aviation organizations?The
Air Taxi Association has a charter to serve next-generation air taxi
providers in accelerating growth via common initiatives. The ATXA does
not conduct lobbying efforts for the industry, nor does it focus its
efforts on broader business aviation issues. We strongly encourage our
members to join industry leading aviation organizations like NBAA,
EBAA, GAMA, and NATA that share broader goals. Like most professionals
and leading organizations, our members belong to several different
complimentary organizations.
Why should I join the Air Taxi Association?Air taxi providers
should join the Air Taxi Association to gain economies of scale and
shape the future of business standards for our emerging industry, which
will in turn provide an incredible return on investment for our
members. Requirements include a commitment to the agreed upon
next-generation aircraft and standards, with a scalable business model
that goes beyond traditional air charter and into the realm of
next-generation air taxi.
Who should I contact for more information?To join the Air Taxi
Association as an official provider, companies must go through an
interview process and election to the board. Companies that are
working towards operational launch may join as associate members,
receiving many of the informational and cost savings benefits. To
schedule an initial meeting, please contact John Moates at our Atlanta headquarters at 770.353.0747.
Who should I contact for an interview?Interviews may be
arranged via John Moates. They will be coordinated via
the Director of Marketing and Communications, Chad Bishop, and most
often are conducted with ATXA President Joe Leader. The Air Taxi
Association has a wide variety of member companies and industry experts
available as additional interview sources.
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