Volato offers fractional jet ownership and a jet card program, providing access to a fleet of HondaJet and Gulfstream G280 aircraft. This allows individuals and businesses to experience private jet travel with flexible flight hours and simplified booking.
Funding
$16.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Part 135 aviation operators face challenges in managing complex processes such as flight scheduling, customer relationship management, crew management, and maintenance, often relying on disparate systems that lack integration and efficiency. Existing market solutions may not adequately address the unique operational needs of private aviation, hindering scalability and profitability.
Solution
Volato offers two software solutions: Mission Control and Vaunt. Mission Control is a proprietary flight management system designed to streamline Part 135 aviation operations, integrating flight scheduling, CRM, crew and maintenance management, and AI-powered pricing into a single platform. Vaunt maximizes revenue for operators by offering empty leg flights to a community of flexible travelers. By focusing on customer experience and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Volato aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction for private aviation operators.
Target Audience
Volato's primary customers are Part 135 aviation operators seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and maximize profitability, as well as travelers looking for affordable access to private aviation through empty leg flights.
Features
- Fast flight scheduling and optimization with dynamic updates based on maintenance and weather disruptions
- All-in-one communication and CRM system supporting SMS, email, robo-call, and recorded live calls with integrated flight management tools
- AI-powered pricing agents and booking automation for dynamic pricing based on business objectives and fleet location
- Crew scheduling, certification tracking, and maintenance scheduling with forecasting of fleet impact
- Robust data visualization, executive dashboards, and analytics for actionable insights and performance tracking
- Integrations with industry tools like Schedaero, ForeFlight, and QuickBooks, with API and developer support for custom integrations
- Vaunt platform connects operators with passengers seeking empty leg flights, increasing revenue opportunities