The startup offers a flight rental platform that streamlines the process of booking private air travel for business trips, allowing users to select authorized professional pilots and manage logistics such as check-in and boarding. This service addresses the inefficiencies of traditional air travel by providing flexible, on-demand access to aircraft, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to travel efficiently regardless of destination.
Funding
$2.4M 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
Traditional air travel options often lack the flexibility and efficiency required for business trips, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises needing to reach destinations not well-served by commercial airlines. Coordinating schedules, enduring layovers, and navigating crowded airports can lead to significant time wastage and reduced productivity.
Solution
OpenFly provides a platform that directly connects businesses with professional pilots and private aircraft, enabling efficient and flexible air travel tailored to their specific needs. Members can plan flights by selecting departure and arrival locations, dates, and times directly on the website or mobile app. The platform facilitates the selection of aircraft and pilots based on pricing and estimated flight durations, allowing for direct communication to finalize trip details. OpenFly promotes the sharing of mobility resources by connecting private aviation players with companies with travel needs, claiming the place of private aviation as an optimal solution to connect territories with a limited environmental impact.
Target Audience
OpenFly primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies seeking efficient and flexible travel solutions, as well as professional pilots and aircraft owners looking to optimize the utilization of their resources.
Features
- Online platform for planning and booking private flights
- Direct connection with vetted professional pilots
- Access to a variety of aircraft types, including SR-22, TBM 910, Meridian M500, and DA-62
- Mobile app for convenient flight planning and booking
- Streamlined process for selecting planes and pilots based on price and flight duration
- Calendar management tools for aircraft owners to optimize aircraft availability
- Secure payment processing through an integrated electronic wallet
- Aircraft Civil Liability insurance for flights operated via OpenFly