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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.
- 533 cities across 7 world regions
- 201 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
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SkyChart is in Early Access. Play today on itch.io and help shape the full release.
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SkyChart is now in Early Access on Steam. Jump in today and follow along as it grows.
See It In Action
Global route map with great circle flight paths
Era selection: five historical eras starting in 1930
Quarterly financial report
Strategic Advisor: route recommendations
Route performance analytics
Competitive intelligence panel
Historical event: COVID-19 pandemic
Retro dark map style
Full controller support layout
Draggable, resizable window UI
Main menu
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What Players Are Saying
Recommended"Spanning 90 years of aviation, this atmospheric strategy sim evokes the sweep of history as you steer an airline through depressions, oil shocks, and global upheaval."
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."
Recommended"Build a global airline empire across decades of aviation history! Plan routes, expand your fleet, outsmart rival companies, and adapt to changing world events in a deep and rewarding management sim!"
Recommended"Open routes across 528 cities, manage 196 aircraft, and outmaneuver 35 rivals through 90 years of history. Every decision compounds, pulling you back for one more decade."
"Idk what your specs are but on a laptop with a Ryzen 5500U and some integrated graphics it runs pretty well!"
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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 533 cities across 7 world regions, 201 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?
SkyChart: Airline Executive is now in Early Access on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's also available on itch.io for $17.99.
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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