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Fact Sheet

Title
SkyChart: Airline Executive
Developer
Casey Jones Labs
Engine
Godot 4 (GDScript 2.0)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/4558690
Status
In Early Access on Steam • Also on itch.io
Genre
Airline Management Simulation / Strategy
Price
$24.99 on Steam • $17.99 on itch.io
Website
caseyjoneslabs.com
Contact
chris@caseyjoneslabs.com

Spielbeschreibung

Kurzbeschreibung

SkyChart: Airline Executive is a deep, historically-driven airline management simulation starting in 1930 with the flying boats of the propeller age and extending through the A380 era into open-ended late-game play. Built in Godot 4 by Casey Jones Labs, it is the spiritual successor to Aerobiz that fans have been waiting 30 years for.

Ausführliche Beschreibung

SkyChart: Airline Executive setzt dich auf den CEO-Sessel einer aufstrebenden Airline, die in fünf historischen Epochen ab 1930 sowie einer offenen Spätphase gegen über 35 KI-Rivalen antritt. Plane Routen zwischen 533 Städten in 7 Weltregionen, verwalte eine Flotte von 201 Flugzeugen von der Douglas DC-3 über die Boeing 787 Dreamliner bis hin zu spekulativen Spätentwürfen, die bis 2095 reichen, und meistere über 60 geskriptete Weltereignisse, darunter den Zweiten Weltkrieg, die Ölkrisen, die Deregulierung, 9/11 und COVID-19.

Jede Epoche bringt eine andere strategische Herausforderung. Die 1930er verlangen Überleben mit Propellermaschinen und begrenztem Kapital. Das Jet-Zeitalter belohnt aggressive Hub-and-Spoke-Expansion. Die moderne Ära ist ein gnadenloser Krieg aus Preisgestaltung, Allianzen und feindlichen Übernahmen.

Das Spiel bietet eine komplett ziehbare, skalierbare fensterbasierte UI mit einem Strategischen Berater, der über 141,000+ Städtepaare analysiert, volle Controller-Unterstützung für Steam Deck und Konsolen, einen eingebauten Musikplayer mit Spotify-Integration sowie vierteljährliche Finanzberichte mit routengenauer Analyse. SkyChart verbindet tiefe Systeme mit intuitivem Design, die Art von Spiel, bei der man sich zurücklehnt und denkt: „Dieses Netzwerk habe ich aufgebaut."

Wichtige Funktionen

Gameplay-Video

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Global route map with great circle flight paths

Global route map with great circle flight paths

Era selection: five historical eras starting in 1930

Era selection: five 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

Logos

Casey Jones Labs logo

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Über Casey Jones Labs

Casey Jones Labs ist ein unabhängiges Spielestudio mit Leidenschaft für Simulation und Strategie. Wir glauben, dass die besten Spiele tiefe Systeme mit intuitivem Design verbinden und Welten schaffen, die ebenso viel Spaß machen zu meistern wie zu erkunden. SkyChart: Airline Executive ist unser Debüttitel.

Pressespiegel

GamesPress
SkyChart: Airline Executive — The Aerobiz Successor Takes Flight
Mar 2026
Simulation Daily
SkyChart: Airline Executive Early Access
2026
@PixelatedQuest
@PixelatedQuest recommends SkyChart
Apr 2026
In Game News
SkyChart: Airline Executive Brings Grand Strategy to Steam Deck in 2026
Apr 2026
Kotaku
SkyChart: Airline Executive
Apr 2026
Linux Game Consortium
SkyChart: Airline Executive Sim Is a Journey
Apr 2026
COGconnected
SkyChart: Airline Executive Public Demo Takes Off on Steam
May 2026
Gazette du Wargamer
Démo et trailer pour SkyChart — Airline Executive · FR
Jun 2026
Worthplaying
Steam Next Fest June Edition — Demos Day #3
Jun 2026
Linux Game Consortium
SkyChart: Airline Executive Release Has Plans — July 13 & Next Fest Demo
Jun 2026
twentysevenxl
First Play & Impressions (Twitch VOD)
Apr 2026
shenryyr
The Sky's the Limit (Twitch VOD)
Jul 2026
Cringer
Plane Day! Checking Out SkyChart: Airline Executive (Twitch VOD)
Jul 2026
LegatusFlux
Checking Out a New Airline Building Game (Twitch VOD)
Jul 2026
ShortShiffty
Spielevorstellung: SkyChart: Airline Executive (Twitch VOD) · DE
Jul 2026
DeTesterClan
SkyChart: Airline Executive: Primer Contacto (Twitch VOD) · ES
Jun 2026
Kromeboy
SkyChart: Airline Executive — Inizio — Gameplay Ita — Anteprima [ep 1] · IT
May 2026
The Historical Gamer
SkyChart: Airline Executive — New Game — First Look
Jul 2026
phoenixnoir
Je crée ma propre compagnie aérienne ! Découverte de SkyChart Airline Executive · FR
May 2026
Czardus
“I didn’t expect this airline sim to be this deep.”
“A pretty fun game… it shows a lot of potential. Worth checking out. Off to a great start.”
YouTube review · 46-min playthrough
Apr 2026

Tests

Steam Curators

Recommended

“The game brilliantly captures the evolution of airlines. I enjoy the dynamic competition with AI rivals, though I wish for more visual detail on aircraft features.”

Recommended

“SkyChart: Airline Executive offers a compelling management experience. The depth of strategic planning is impressive.”

Recommended

“I love building my airline empire from scratch. The historical events add a fun twist, making every decision feel more impactful. Can't wait to see what updates bring.”

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

“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 a thriving airline by planning routes, managing fleets, and balancing finances! Smart strategic decisions, expanding networks, and dynamic markets make every campaign engaging and rewarding!”

Recommended

“Build a successful airline by planning routes, managing fleets, and making smart business decisions! Deep strategy, detailed management, and steady growth make every choice feel rewarding!”

Recommended

“Span 90 years of aviation history across 528 real cities! Buy 196 historical aircraft, outmaneuver 35 rivals, and survive the Depression, oil shocks, 9/11, and COVID. A superb strategy sim!”

Recommended

“I appreciate the attention to detail in aircraft stats and historical events. The game captures the complexities of running an airline effectively and is a rewarding management simulation.”

Recommended

“I appreciate the historical context and depth of gameplay. It's satisfying to navigate through various eras.”

Recommended

“While the user interface could use refinement, the gameplay mechanics are solid. I find myself immersed in crafting a global airline, with the competition adding a thrilling edge to my decisions.”

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.”

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

“'SkyChart: Airline Executive' is a solid and realist management sim game: plan every aspect of your airline company, face various historical event challenge, expand traffic, buy new planes.”

Recommended

“Growing an airline here feels like a long story. Bit by bit I opened new routes, picked aircraft, and adapted to historical events that noticeably reshape how things unfold.”

Recommended

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

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

“A deep airline-management sim! I run an empire from 1930s biplanes into the future. 533 cities, crises, and COVID — I bankrupt 35 competitors in style.”

SOKOL- RUS Steam Curator · 6,008 Followers · Translated from Russian
Recommended

“Made with Godot”

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

From Players on Steam

Recommended

“One of the most satisfying airline management sims. Fans of Airline Tycoon, Airport CEO and SimAirport will feel right at home. Challenging, rewarding, and endlessly engaging. Score: 9/10.”

osiris Steam review · 17 found this helpful
Recommended

“This is what an early access game should be. I would recommend it for any commercial aviation nerds out there who want a big picture airline management sim.”

Sam Steam review · 70.1 hrs on record
Recommended

“Really does live up to the promise of that classic Aerobiz gameplay. Remarkably stable for early access, and an active dev with a committed vision.”

pilot Steam review · 7 found this helpful

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