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Casey Jones Labs is an independent game studio with a passion for simulation and strategy. We believe the best games combine deep systems with intuitive design, creating worlds that are as fun to master as they are to explore.

Alpha Available Now

SkyChart: Airline Executive

The airline strategy game Aerobiz fans have been waiting 30 years for.

A deep, historically-driven airline management simulation starting in 1930 with the flying boats of the propeller age and extending through the widebody giants of the 2020s into a speculative future of supersonic, hydrogen, and orbital flight. Build a global empire, survive world events, outwit rival CEOs, and leave your mark on the golden age of flight — and beyond.

  • 528 cities across 7 world regions
  • 164 aircraft from the DC-3 through modern widebodies and into speculative supersonic, hydrogen, and electric designs
  • 60+ scripted historical events (WWII, oil crises, 9/11, COVID)
  • 35+ AI rival airlines that react to your strategy
  • Full controller support for Steam Deck, Xbox, and PlayStation
Play the Alpha on itch.io
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Alpha Build

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The alpha is live on itch.io. Try SkyChart today and help shape the final game.

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Steam Early Access

SkyChart is coming to Steam Early Access. Wishlist now to get notified at launch.

See It In Action

Global route map with great circle flight paths

Global route map with great circle flight paths

Era selection: four historical eras starting in 1930

Era selection: four historical eras starting in 1930

Quarterly financial report

Quarterly financial report

Strategic Advisor: route recommendations

Strategic Advisor: route recommendations

Route performance analytics

Route performance analytics

Competitive intelligence panel

Competitive intelligence panel

Historical event: COVID-19 pandemic

Historical event: COVID-19 pandemic

Retro dark map style

Retro dark map style

Full controller support layout

Full controller support layout

Draggable, resizable window UI

Draggable, resizable window UI

Main menu

Main menu

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What Players Are Saying

Recommended

"Classic type of simulation my smart friend played in the 90's. Full game is incredible. Demo should be available soon."

Indie Retro Gamers Steam Curator · 119 Followers
Recommended

"Build your airline empire across 90 years of aviation history. Plan routes, outsmart rivals, survive crises — addictive, deep, and endlessly strategic. I love it."

Osiris Reviews Steam Curator · 12,772 Followers
Recommended

"Build a global airline from 1930 to 2020 in this deep management sim. Manage 33 historical aircraft and 150 cities across four eras, navigating 60+ historical events and competing with 35 AI rivals."

The Biggest Lake Giveaways Steam Curator · 10,259 Followers
Recommended

"Made with Godot"

Made with Godot - 2 Steam Curator · April 2026

"Idk what your specs are but on a laptop with a Ryzen 5500U and some integrated graphics it runs pretty well!"

Alpha Tester migsgee via Discord

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkyChart: Airline Executive?

SkyChart: Airline Executive is a deep, historically-driven airline management simulation that starts in 1930 and runs indefinitely past the present day. Built in Godot 4 by Casey Jones Labs, it features 528 cities across 7 world regions, 164 aircraft spanning the DC-3 through modern widebodies and into speculative supersonic, hydrogen, and electric designs that reach 2095, 60+ scripted historical events, and 35+ AI rival airlines with dynamic strategies.

Where can I play SkyChart?

The alpha build is available now on itch.io for $17.99. The game is also coming soon to Steam Early Access for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is SkyChart similar to Aerobiz?

Yes. SkyChart is the spiritual successor to Aerobiz Supersonic (SNES, 1992) that fans have been waiting 30 years for. It captures the same addictive route-planning and airline empire-building gameplay, but with modern UI, deeper economic simulation, historically accurate aircraft, and full controller support.

Does SkyChart support controllers?

Yes. SkyChart has full controller support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch controllers. It includes a virtual cursor for map navigation, a radial menu (hold LB) for instant panel access, and is fully playable on Steam Deck.

Who is Casey Jones Labs?

Casey Jones Labs is an independent game studio with a passion for simulation and strategy. SkyChart: Airline Executive is our debut title. For inquiries, reach us at chris@caseyjoneslabs.com.

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What Creators Are Saying

“I didn’t expect this airline sim to be this deep.”

“It’s a pretty fun game. It shows a lot of potential. It’s worth checking out… off to a great start.”

Czardus · YouTube review, April 2026
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