Usc International Gmbh

What Usc International Gmbh does

USC International GmbH is a Frankfurt-based private aviation operator founded in 2020 that provides charter flights, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services, and wet/damp lease arrangements for passenger and cargo transportation. The company targets two primary customer segments: other airlines requiring supplemental capacity through ACMI or long-term aircraft leases, and direct charter customers needing ad-hoc or series flights on short notice. Held out as a key differentiator is the company's German registration and full worldwide traffic rights, allowing non-stop service to long-haul destinations from Europe's largest aviation hub.

The company's core technology and operating asset is its fleet of ultra long-range Airbus A340 aircraft. The A340-300 provides seating for 253 passengers (215 Economy + 38 Business), a maximum range of 13,500 km, and a belly-cargo capacity of up to 53,000 kg; the A340-600 increases capacity to 317 passengers (275 Economy + 42 Business) with a 14,450 km range and 72,000 kg cargo. A defining architectural feature is dual-purpose mission flexibility — the same airframes can be configured for passenger and/or cargo operations depending on customer requirements, with full freighter conversion of the A340 fleet currently planned as an additional service line.

Revenue is generated through three streams: transactional ad-hoc and series charter fees (with aircraft available 24/7), recurring ACMI/wet/damp lease payments from partner airlines (on short or long-term tailor-made agreements), and a planned one-time full freighter conversion offering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company pursues a sales-led B2B go-to-market via direct outreach to partner airlines and charter customers, supported by a corporate website and a standard social media presence across Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Active recruitment of First Officers, Captains, and TRI/TRE pilots under German-law contracts indicates the company is in an operating and scaling phase.

Name

Usc International Gmbh

Legal name

USC GmbH

Website

https://usc.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Usc International Gmbh is a Frankfurt-based aviation company founded in 2020 that operates ad-hoc charter flights and ACMI/wet-lease services for passenger and cargo transport using ultra long-range Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft for partner airlines and charter customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter and ACMI Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo-Convertible/Mixed-Use Charter (Passenger + Freight) (TLAFABAL)

Keywords

• Charter airline services
• ACMI wet lease
• Passenger charter flights
• Air cargo transportation
• Long-haul aircraft leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ad-Hoc/Charter flights: Aircraft available 24/7 for immediate ad-hoc, subservices and series of charter flights to worldwide destinations
2. ACMI/Wet/Damp Lease: Competitive and flexible tailor-made solutions for partner airlines on short and long-term aircraft lease arrangements where USC provides aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance
3. Full Freighter Conversion (planned): Planned future conversion of aircraft to full freighter configuration for dedicated cargo operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USC GmbH operates a fleet of ultra long-range Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft to provide ad-hoc charter flights and ACMI/wet-damp lease services. Aircraft are available 24/7 for passenger and cargo transportation to worldwide destinations, with the A340-600 offering up to 317-passenger capacity, 14,450 km range, and 72,000 kg cargo capacity. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and serves both direct charter customers and partner airlines needing flexible short- or long-term capacity.

Product overview

USC GmbH is a German aviation company founded in 2020 offering passenger and cargo transportation services through a fleet of ultra long-range Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft. The company provides three core services: Ad-Hoc/Charter flights available 24/7, ACMI/Wet-Damp lease solutions for partner airlines, and cargo transportation capabilities. The A340-300 offers 253-passenger capacity with 13,500 km range and 53,000 kg cargo capacity, while the A340-600 accommodates 317 passengers with extended 14,450 km range and 72,000 kg cargo capacity. The company also operates a versatile fleet that can convert between passenger and cargo configurations based on customer requirements, with full freighter conversion planned as a future service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ad-Hoc / Charter Services Ultra long-range A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft available 24/7 for immediate ad-hoc, subseries, and series of charter flights to worldwide destinations. Serves customers needing urgent, scheduled, or specialized passenger transport outside scheduled airline networks.
• ACMI / Wet-Damp Lease Tailor-made short- and long-term aircraft lease arrangements where USC provides the A340 aircraft along with crew, maintenance, and insurance to partner airlines needing supplemental capacity.
• Airbus A340-300 Passenger Service Ultra long-range passenger operation with max range of 13,500 km, cabin capacity of 253 passengers (215 Economy + 38 Business), and cargo capacity of 53,000 kg (9 PMC + 2 PAJ pallets).
• Airbus A340-600 Passenger Service Ultra long-range passenger operation with max range of 14,450 km, cabin capacity of 317 passengers (275 Economy + 42 Business), and cargo capacity of 72,000 kg (14 PMC pallets).

Quantifiable outcome

• A340-300 max range: 13,500 km; A340-600 max range: 14,450 km
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Airlines (unnamed)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnnamed partner airlines utilizing USC aircraft through ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance) or wet/damp lease arrangements. USC provides competitive and flexible, tailor-made solutions for these airline partners on both short and long-term basis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ACT Airlines: Turkish cargo ACMI/charter operator using B747 freighters. Comparable to USC in the cargo charter and ACMI segments and in serving freight customers, though focused exclusively on cargo.
• Hi Fly: Portuguese ACMI and charter specialist operating Airbus widebodies (including A340) for passenger and cargo missions. Closest direct peer to USC given shared A340 platform, ACMI/wet-lease model, and dual passenger-cargo capability.
• Wamos Air: Spanish charter and ACMI operator with widebody fleet (B747, B777). Comparable to USC in long-haul charter and ACMI/wet-lease services to other airlines.
• SmartLynx Airlines: Latvian-based ACMI/charter operator serving airlines worldwide with a fleet of Airbus narrowbodies and widebodies. Comparable to USC in B2B ACMI/wet-lease positioning and ad-hoc charter services.
• Avion Express: Lithuanian ACMI specialist offering narrowbody wet-lease to European airlines. Comparable to USC in the ACMI/wet-lease business model and B2B airline customer base, though operating a smaller aircraft class.
• EuroAtlantic Airways: Portuguese ACMI and charter operator using widebody aircraft (B777, B767). Comparable to USC in ACMI/wet-lease and ad-hoc charter services targeting airlines and governments.
• Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas: Spanish long-haul charter and scheduled carrier operating widebody aircraft between Europe and Latin America. Comparable to USC in long-haul charter operations from a European base.
• Air Tanker: UK-based ACMI provider operating Voyager (A330) aircraft under long-term military and civilian contracts. Comparable to USC in the ACMI/wet-lease model, though focused on military and government customers.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa: Germany's flag carrier and one of Europe's largest airline groups, operating a massive widebody fleet from Frankfurt. Comparable to USC as a Frankfurt-based operator with global traffic rights, but vastly larger and primarily scheduled.
• Condor: German leisure airline headquartered in Frankfurt operating a large widebody and narrowbody fleet. Comparable to USC in Frankfurt base and long-haul charter heritage, but as a much larger scheduled and leisure operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usc-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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