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Aerobiz

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Also known as
Air Management: Ōzora ni Kakeru エアーマネジメント 大空に賭ける

Manage an airline, negotiate routes, buy real aircraft, and adapt to global events to become the world's leading carrier.

Aerobiz (Air Management: Ōzora ni Kakeru) was released for the Sega Genesis in 1992 in Japan and North America; this is the original game's first commercial release on any platform.


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Released
1992
Perspective
Top-down
Size
413.66 KB
Rating
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About Aerobiz

Aerobiz is a business simulation where the player manages an airline with the objective of establishing a global network. Success requires connecting all twenty two cities with flight routes while maintaining profitability and meeting passenger quotas. Failure to achieve a yearly profit or to fulfill the victory conditions within a thirty two year timeframe results in a loss.

Management involves a range of strategic decisions, from acquiring aircraft modeled on real world types like the Boeing 747 to negotiating for route access. Players also control investments in supporting infrastructure such as branch offices and hotels, alongside setting advertising budgets. Financial performance must be monitored through detailed sales reports and city data.

External world events introduce a challenging dynamic, as occurrences like wars, natural disasters, or the Olympic Games directly influence passenger volume. This requires constant adaptation of the airline's strategy to shifting global conditions.

Aerobiz Screenshots

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US Title screen
Japan Title screen
One can have from 0 to 4 human players
Choosing a location for the head office
This segment is how one keeps track of the computer players
The business goals for this scenario
Command interface (left to right): Routes, Negotiate, Buy/Sell Planes, Budget, Advertising, Construction, Advice, Options, End Turn
Routes: The lifeblood of your airline
Setting up a new route
A new route takes off!
Negotiate: Acquire new slots with target cities
Buy/Sell: A variety of real life planes are available