IXORA AI-R
The AI-First Airline Solution.
Holding Company — Regulatory · ACMI · B2B · EU Grants
« We don't own planes. We own the intelligence. »
Brand Architecture
One holding company. Two distinct brands. Maximum flexibility.
OUTERMOST AIRLINES
Holding Company
- Corporate entity (SAS)
- ACMI contracts & AOC compliance
- Airport slots & regulatory filings
- EU grant applications (EIC, BPI)
- Investor relations & governance
- IP holding (AI orchestration patents)
IXORA AIRLINES
Consumer Airline Brand
- Passenger-facing identity
- Livery, app, website, marketing
- Booking engine & GDS/NDC
- Loyalty programme & ancillaries
- Social media & brand campaigns
- In-flight experience (RAVE 5, Starlink)
IXORA AIR
AI & Data Platform
- Dynamic pricing engine (Fetcherr)
- Demand forecasting (PROS + ML)
- Customer service AI (GenAI)
- Data lakehouse (Databricks)
- App & biometrics platform
- Revenue optimisation algorithms
The AI-First Model
Outermost Airlines is a virtual airline: zero heavy assets, 100% artificial intelligence
The Opportunity
The Problem
- Near-monopoly on Caribbean–Mainland routes: Air France, Air Caraïbes and Corsair control 95%+ of the market
- High fares and weak competition on secondary routes (Bordeaux, Nice, Toulouse)
- Air France shifting FDF flights from Orly to CDG by 2026, creating an opportunity at Orly and on regional routes
- Tourism growth in Martinique and Guiana (+8%/year) not matched by supply
- Legacy systems: incumbents use mainframe-based pricing incapable of real-time adjustment
- No digital experience: no high-speed WiFi, no on-demand streaming, no AI-powered service
Our AI-Native Solution
IXORA Airlines — The Passenger Brand
An AI-first, asset-light airline based in Fort-de-France, operating Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft on wet lease with a 3-class configuration, real-time AI pricing engine, and next-generation onboard experience.
Differentiation
- 🤖 AI Dynamic Pricing: fare adjustment every minute based on demand, weather, competitors, and local events
- 🌴 Direct routes to Bordeaux, Nice, Toulouse (no Paris connection)
- 💺 3 classes: Business (16), Premium Eco (24), Economy (160)
- 📱 AI mobile app: chatbot, delay prediction, personalised offers, biometric check-in
- 🛰️ Starlink Aviation: high-speed WiFi, low latency, from Economy class
- 🎬 RAVE 5 PED Casting: 4K streaming on all personal screens
- 💰 Optimised fares: 15-25% cheaper in low season, +12% yield in high season via AI
Ixora Air — The AI Operational Stack
The beating heart of Outermost Airlines — where our competitive moat lives
Revenue AI
Fetcherr
Large Market Model (LMM) for continuous pricing. Used by Delta, WestJet, Azul. Analyses hundreds of variables in real time to maximise RASK.
Impact: +7-15% revenue vs traditional pricing
Demand Forecasting
PROS + Internal ML
Hybrid parametric models + deep learning for demand prediction. Agentic AI for revenue management analysts.
Impact: +18% forecast accuracy
Seat Reallocation
Volantio
AI identifies flexible passengers and offers flight changes for vouchers. Freed seats resold at premium. Used by JAL.
Impact: +3-5% additional revenue
Customer Service AI
GenAI Chatbot + Voice
Multilingual chatbot (FR/EN/ES/CR) integrated in app and website. Disruption handling, auto-rebooking, ancillary upsell.
Impact: -40% call centre costs
Fuel Efficiency AI
OpenAirlines SkyBreathe
AI reduces fuel consumption 2-5%. ACMI pilot engagement via MyFuelCoach. Essential for profitability and ESG.
Impact: -3% fuel costs
AI Mobile App
Flutter + TensorFlow Lite
Delay prediction, contextual offers (gate upgrades), personalised itinerary, digital wallet, biometric boarding pass.
Impact: +25% app conversion rate
IXORA Airlines — Network & Schedule
Controlled growth: 1 aircraft → 2 aircraft (Year 3) → 3 aircraft (Year 5)
🌴 Year 1-2 — Base Fort-de-France (1 A321 XLR)
✨ Year 3+ — Base Pointe-à-Pitre (2nd A321 XLR)
Wet Lease & Regulatory Framework
ACMI White-Label Model
Outermost Airlines does not hold an AOC. Flights are operated by an EASA-certified ACMI operator under its own AOC. Outermost Airlines controls the brand, commercial, pricing and customer experience.
| Provided by ACMI | Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance |
| Provided by Outermost | Brand (IXORA Airlines), PSS, AI Pricing, Distribution, Pax Service, Fuel, Airport Fees, RAVE 5, Starlink |
| Indicative rate | EUR 9,000–12,000/block hour (ACMI + fuel) |
| Minimum guarantee | 200+ hours/month recommended |
Target ACMI Operators
| Operator | Headquarters | AOC |
|---|---|---|
| Avion Express | Lithuania | ✅ EU EASA |
| Hi Fly | Portugal | ✅ EU EASA |
| GetJet Airlines | Lithuania | ✅ EU EASA |
| Sundair | Germany | ✅ EU EASA |
| Fly2Sky Airlines | Bulgaria/Malta | ✅ EU EASA |
EU Regulatory Framework
✅ No AOC required for Outermost Airlines
For intra-EU wet lease (EU operator to Outermost EU/OMR), mutual AOC recognition applies. No prior DGAC approval required for the lease structure itself.
Legal obligations:
- Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005: passengers must be informed of the actual carrier (ACMI operator) at time of booking
- Transparency: mandatory mention "Operated by [ACMI Name]" on all sales channels
- Insurance: liability coverage provided by ACMI (Reg 785/2004)
- Passenger rights: operational liability remains with ACMI, but Outermost Airlines is the commercial point of contact
If non-EU operator:
If the ACMI is outside the EU, Outermost Airlines must obtain prior DGAC approval (max 7 months, renewable). Prioritise an EU-AOC operator to avoid this constraint.
Airport Slot Availability
IATA coordination status analysis for each airport in the network — FDF + PTP + mainland
| Airport | Code | IATA Level | Coordination | Availability | Action required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-de-France | FDF / TFFF | Level 1 | ❌ Not coordinated | ✅ Open | Direct airport request |
| Pointe-à-Pitre | PTP / TFFR | Level 1 | ❌ Not coordinated | ✅ Open | Direct airport request (Year 3) |
| Bordeaux | BOD / LFBD | Level 1 | ❌ Not coordinated | ✅ Open | COHOR declaration |
| Nice | NCE / LFMN | Level 3 | ⚠️ Coordinated | ⚠️ Limited | COHOR request (new entrant priority) |
| Toulouse | TLS / LFBO | Level 1 | ❌ Not coordinated | ✅ Open | COHOR declaration |
| Cayenne | CAY / SOCA | Non-EU | ❌ Not coordinated | ✅ Open | DGAC Guiana PPR |
✅ 5 of 6 airports are Level 1
No slots required for BOD, TLS, FDF, PTP and CAY. This dramatically simplifies launch and reduces timelines to 3-4 months for the first flight. The 2nd aircraft (PTP) can start without slot constraints.
⚠️ Nice (NCE) — Level 3
Slots allocated by COHOR. As a new entrant, IXORA Airlines benefits from priority for 50% of new or returned slots. Application deadline: 6+ months before the season. Two slots required (FDF and PTP) from Year 3.
Complete Technology Stack
Cloud-native, API-first, real-time architecture — with next-generation onboard experience
🎫 PSS & Distribution
IBS Software (iFly Res)
Full cloud PSS: reservations, DCS, inventory, revenue management. API-first, native AI engine integration. Used by 50+ airlines.
Alternative: Radixx (low-cost), Duffel (modern API).
🤖 Pricing Engine
Fetcherr (LMM)
Large Market Model for continuous pricing. Replaces fixed 24 buckets with fluid pricing. API integration with PSS. SaaS: revenue share or subscription.
ROI: +7-15% revenue Year 1.
📊 Data Platform
Databricks Lakehouse
Real-time ingestion: bookings, weather, competitors, social media, events. Unified feature store for pricing, marketing and ops.
Pricing latency: <200ms.
📱 Mobile App
Flutter + TensorFlow Lite
Cross-platform iOS/Android. AI chatbot, delay prediction, contextual offers, digital wallet, biometric boarding pass, offline mode.
🔄 Seat Optimisation
Volantio
AI identifies flexible passengers for reallocation. Freed seats resold at premium. Smart vouchers. PSS integration.
⛽ Fuel AI
OpenAirlines SkyBreathe
FDR data analysis to optimise every flight. ACMI pilot engagement via MyFuelCoach. ETS/CORSIA reporting.
🎬🛰️ Next-Generation Onboard Experience
RAVE 5 PED Casting & Edge Cache
Panasonic Avionics
- 200 HD screens per aircraft (16J + 24W + 160Y)
- PED Casting: streaming to passenger smartphones/tablets
- Edge Cache: locally stored content, zero latency
- Films, series, music, magazines, local Caribbean content
- Custom IXORA Airlines interface
Cost: ~EUR 180K/year per aircraft
Starlink Aviation
SpaceX
- High-speed WiFi up to 350 Mbps per aircraft
- Low latency (~20ms) — streaming, video calls, gaming
- Global coverage including Atlantic and Caribbean
- Active from Economy class (major differentiator)
- Integration with RAVE 5 for in-flight streaming
Cost: ~EUR 120K/year per aircraft
Intellectual Property & Brand Portfolio
Corporate Brand: "Outermost Airlines" — LOW RISK 🟢
✅ No conflict identified
- No airline uses "Outermost" in its name
- No pharmaceutical or health product bears this name
- Descriptive but stylisable: the logo and "AI-native" positioning create distinctiveness
- Strategic alignment with EU Outermost Region legal status (Article 349 TFEU)
🟡 "Alizé" — Risk eliminated
"Alizé" was dropped after discovering a conflict with Air Alizé (Martinique, 1992). "Outermost Airlines" is the official corporate name. "Alizair" was also dropped (anti-allergy drug conflict).
Consumer Brand: "IXORA Airlines" — LOW RISK 🟢
✅ Clean trademark search
- No airline or aviation company uses "Ixora"
- Botanical genus name = distinctive in Class 39 (transport)
- Cross-OMR resonance: Ixora grows from Martinique to Réunion to Canaries
- Visual power: flame-red flower = iconic livery potential
- Tech-forward feel: the "X" gives an AI-native, biotech-adjacent energy
Trademark Filing Strategy
✅ Recommended filings
- INPI France: Classes 9 (software), 35 (commercial services), 39 (transport), 42 (IT services) — Outermost + IXORA
- EUIPO: EU-wide protection via Madrid Protocol
- WIPO: International extension for target markets (Caribbean, Azores, Canaries)
Protection budget
- INPI search (www.inpi.fr) — Classes 9, 35, 39, 42
- EUIPO / WIPO Madrid search
- Priority filing France + EU
- Total budget: ~EUR 8K–EUR 15K (both brands)
Technology IP
Outermost Airlines holds the IP on orchestration: pricing algorithm integration, OMR-specific feature store, thin-market demand forecasting models. Underlying engines (Fetcherr, PROS) are licensed. Ixora Air platform code is proprietary.
Financial Projections AI-First (5 Years)
Asset-light model: 1 aircraft (Y1-Y2) → 2 aircraft (Y3-Y4) → 3 aircraft (Y5). Non-dilutive EU grants reduce cash burn.
| Line item (M€) | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Revenue | 26.5 | 36.2 | 58.5 | 73.0 | 98.0 |
| Ancillary Revenue (AI-optimised) | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Total Revenue | 28.5 | 39.2 | 63.0 | 78.5 | 105.0 |
| ACMI Lease (Wet Lease) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 30.4 | 30.4 | 45.6 |
| Fuel | 5.2 | 5.8 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 16.5 |
| Airport & Handling Fees | 3.1 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 11.0 |
| AI Tech Stack (Fetcherr, Databricks, Dev) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| RAVE 5 (PED Casting & Edge Cache) | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.54 |
| Starlink Aviation (Satellite WiFi) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Marketing & Distribution | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Administration & Personnel | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Legal, Insurance & Misc. | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Operating Costs | 29.1 | 31.9 | 59.3 | 61.7 | 89.5 |
| EBITDA | -0.6 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| D&A & Interest | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Net Income | -3.1 | 3.8 | -0.5 | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Passengers (thousands) | 72 | 102 | 168 | 195 | 258 |
| Load Factor | 75% | 82% | 78% | 85% | 83% |
| RASK (€ cent) | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| CASK (€ cent) | 8.7 | 7.2 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Aircraft count | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
EU Grants & Non-Dilutive Funding
Leveraging European innovation programmes to reduce cash burn and accelerate AI development
EIC Accelerator
€2.5M Grant + €10M Equity
European Innovation Council. For deep-tech startups with disruptive potential. Ixora Air's AI pricing platform qualifies as "breakthrough innovation" in aviation.
- Grant: up to €2.5M (non-dilutive)
- Equity: up to €10M (EIC Fund)
- Budget 2026: €634M total
- Evaluations every 2 months
Target: Submit Q4 2026 — Award H1 2027
BPI France — ADI
€900K Grant + Repayable
Aide au Développement de l'Innovation. Covers 45% of AI platform development costs (Ixora Air). Repayable advance if successful; grant portion if project fails.
- Total project: ~€2M AI dev
- BPI coverage: 45% = €900K
- Eligible: ML models, data infra, app
- Timeline: 6-9 months approval
Target: Submit Q1 2027
CIR — Crédit Impôt Recherche
50% Tax Credit (OMR)
R&D tax credit for overseas territories (DOM) is 50% vs 30% mainland. All Ixora Air AI development qualifies as R&D.
- Year 1 R&D spend: €1.5M
- CIR refund: €750K (50%)
- Year 2-5: €600K–€2M/year
- Immediate cash benefit
Annual filing — immediate cash flow
France 2030 — AI Pioneers
€100K → €800K → €8M
3-phase programme for AI startups. Phase 1: €100-200K (100% grant). Phase 2: €400-800K (up to 50%). Phase 3: €3-8M (up to 50%).
Phase 1: Submit Q4 2026
ERDF / Cohesion Policy
€200K–€500K
European Regional Development Fund for Outermost Regions. Digital transition and connectivity infrastructure. New 2026 strategy focuses on OMR digital/green transitions.
Target: Apply via Région Martinique
CII — Crédit Impôt Innovation
€80K/year
Innovation tax credit for SMEs. 20% of innovation expenditure. Covers software development, UX/UI, and process innovation.
Annual filing — cumulative with CIR
Funding Request
Reduced Seed Round thanks to asset-light model and non-dilutive EU grants
🛡️ Guarantees & ACMI
EUR 3.5M
ACMI security deposit (3 months), airport bonds, initial working capital for 2 aircraft
🤖 AI Tech Stack
EUR 3.0M
Fetcherr (pricing), Databricks (data), Volantio (reallocation), mobile app development, cloud infrastructure Y1-2
📢 Marketing & Launch
EUR 2.0M
IXORA Airlines launch campaign FDF + PTP, GDS/NDC, branding, travel agencies, loyalty programme
⚙️ Ops, PSS & Connectivity
EUR 1.8M
IBS Software (PSS), RAVE 5 (1st aircraft), Starlink Aviation, DGAC compliance, FDF/mainland offices
⚖️ Legal & Trademarks
EUR 0.3M
Trademark filings (Outermost + IXORA + Ixora Air), legal counsel, ACMI contracts, Reg 2111/2005 compliance, NCE slots
📈 Runway
18 months
To net break-even (Month 10). Series A (EUR 20-25M) for 2nd aircraft + PTP routes in Year 3.
AI-First Roadmap
T0 — September 2026
Company incorporation, INPI trademark filing (Outermost + IXORA + Ixora Air), dataroom opening, first investor contacts, RFP to ACMI operators (Avion Express, Hi Fly, GetJet, Sundair, Fly2Sky). COHOR slot request for NCE (Summer 2027).
T+1 month — October 2026
Seed Round EUR 12M closing. ACMI LOI signature. Mobile app and Fetcherr integration kickoff. Cabin configuration locked (16J/24W/160Y + RAVE 5 + Starlink). EIC Accelerator application submitted.
T+2 months — November 2026
ACMI contract signed. PSS (IBS) + Fetcherr integration. Core team hiring (CTO, CCO, Head of Ops). RAVE 5 and Starlink installed on 1st aircraft. Pre-launch campaign. France 2030 AI Pioneers Phase 1 application.
T+3 months — December 2026 🚀
COMMERCIAL LAUNCH — First IXORA Airlines flight FDF-BOD. Winter 2026/2027 peak (Caribbean high season). Mobile app live. AI pricing active. Starlink WiFi and RAVE 5 operational from day one.
T+6 months — March 2027
EBITDA positive. Algorithmic route optimisation from real data. Volantio added for seat reallocation. FDF load factor > 80%. BPI France ADI application.
T+12 months — September 2027 ✈️✈️
Net break-even achieved. Series A (EUR 20-25M) for 2nd A321 XLR based PTP. New routes: PTP-BOD, PTP-NCE, PTP-TLS, PTP-CAY. NCE slots confirmed for 2 aircraft. EIC Accelerator award expected.
T+24 months — September 2028 ✈️✈️✈️
2 aircraft mature, LF > 85%. Preparation for 3rd aircraft (A321 XLR or A330neo). New routes: Lyon, Nantes, Paris-Orly. Inter-island hub FDF-PTP-CAY. RAVE 5 and Starlink rolled out across full fleet. Ixora Air platform begins B2B licensing discussions.
Why Now?
Air France leaving Orly
The shift of FDF flights from Orly to CDG frees captive demand and creates a gap on regional direct routes.
AI mature for aviation
Fetcherr, PROS RTDP, Volantio — AI pricing tools are now accessible to startups. No more mainframes required.
ACMI mature in Europe
Avion Express, Hi Fly, Sundair offer A321neo with EASA AOC. The white-label model is proven and standardised.
Growing market
+8%/year tourism in Martinique/Guiana. 2.8M passengers/year FDF-Mainland. Regional routes are underserved. PTP adds 1.5M potential passengers.
Investors seeking asset-light
VCs and family offices favour high-margin, low-capex models. Outermost Airlines ticks every box — especially with non-dilutive EU grants.
A321neo XLR available
The A321neo XLR offers long-haul range with narrowbody consumption. -30% CO2 vs A330ceo. Perfect for Caribbean–Mainland routes.
Starlink Aviation operational
SpaceX has certified Starlink on A321neo. High-speed WiFi, low latency, Atlantic coverage. No Caribbean airline offers this in economy yet.
RAVE 5 next-gen
PED Casting + Edge Cache = 4K streaming without latency. Localised Caribbean content. Major differentiator vs Air France and Air Caraïbes.
EU grants at peak
EIC Accelerator €634M budget in 2026. France 2030 AI Pioneers. BPI France ADI. CIR at 50% for overseas territories. Never been a better time to fund deep-tech aviation.
The future of the Caribbean starts in code.
« We don't own planes. We own the intelligence. »
📧 Contact
contact@outermost.aero
investors@outermost.aero
acmi@outermost.aero
📍 Headquarters
Fort-de-France, Martinique (Ops HQ)
Paris, France (Tech & Commercial HQ)
« The trade wind always blows toward the Caribbean. We are that wind. »