Charter & Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Services Industry Overview

Excerpt from Charter & Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Services Report

Companies in this industry provide on-demand, nonscheduled domestic and international transportation of passengers and cargo. Major companies include Atlas Air Worldwide, Global Aviation Holdings, and NetJets (all based in the US), as well as Thomas Cook Air and Thomson Airways (both based in the UK).

Competitive Landscape

Demand is driven by corporate profits and the needs of the US military. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and customer service. Large companies have advantages in fleet size and name recognition. Smaller companies can compete effectively by serving small local markets and offering lower prices. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 65 percent of industry revenue.

Products, Operations & Technology

Major services include domestic passenger travel (60 percent of industry revenue); international passenger travel (15 percent); and air freight and mail transportation (15 percent).