NEXT-HOP

What NEXT-HOP does

HOP! is a short and medium-haul regional airline subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, operating scheduled flights primarily from Paris-CDG and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry to French, European, and North African destinations using a fleet of Embraer E170/E190/E195 aircraft powered by GE CF34 engines. The company markets its flights under the Air France brand and sells all tickets through airfrance.fr and Air France customer service channels, serving both business and leisure travelers with regular frequencies and hub connectivity to Air France's network of 169+ worldwide destinations. Beyond scheduled passenger service, HOP! runs a separate Engineering & Maintenance division headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand that provides EASA-certified MRO services (Part 145, Part CAMO, Part 21 J) to third-party airlines including Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia, Air Senegal, and German Airways, alongside a Part 147-approved aircraft maintenance training center offering Type Qualifications on Embraer 170/190 aircraft.

Revenue is generated through three streams: scheduled passenger ticket sales distributed via Air France channels, B2B MRO services for regional carriers, and training services for aviation maintenance technicians. Since June 2025, HOP! has also operated wet-lease flights for KLM Cityhopper on the Amsterdam-Nantes route, expanding its monetization beyond Air France-only distribution. The company is incorporated as HOP! SAS under French law with €43.5M share capital, headquartered in Bouguenais (Nantes), and operates a workforce of 1,500 employees across nine French sites. HOP! holds IOSA certification from IATA and the full EASA certification stack (CTA, Part 145, Part CAMO, Part 21 J, Part 147), reflecting regulatory depth that serves as both an operational requirement and a competitive moat in MRO and training.

Name

NEXT-HOP

Legal name

HOP! SAS

Website

https://hop.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HOP! is a wholly-owned Air France-KLM regional airline subsidiary operating Embraer E-jet flights from Paris-CDG and Lyon to French and European destinations, distributed via Air France channels. It also runs EASA-certified MRO and Part 147 training services for third-party airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Air Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Scheduled Commuter (Part 135/Small Aircraft Scheduled) (THABACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

Keywords

• Regional airline services
• Aircraft maintenance MRO
• Aviation training
• Passenger air transport
• Aircraft engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bouguenais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airline Ticket Sales: Revenue from passenger airfares on scheduled regional flights operated by HOP! aircraft. Primary revenue stream from flights between French and European destinations.
2. MRO Services: Revenue from aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provided to third-party airlines operating Embraer E-jet, A320, and B737 aircraft. Services include CAMO, base maintenance, line maintenance, and training.
3. Wet-Lease Operations: Revenue from operating flights on behalf of other carriers. Since June 27, 2025, HOP! operates the Amsterdam-Nantes route on behalf of KLM Cityhopper.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HOP! is a short and medium-haul regional airline subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group operating passenger flights primarily from Paris-CDG and Lyon-St Exupéry to French, European, and North African destinations using Embraer E-jet aircraft. Additionally, the company operates an Engineering & Maintenance (MRO) division providing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to other regional airlines, plus an EASA Part 147 approved aircraft maintenance training center in Clermont-Ferrand offering Type Qualification courses on Embraer 170/190 aircraft.

Product overview

HOP! is a short and medium-haul airline subsidiary of Air France KLM Group, operating primarily from Paris-CDG and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airports to serve French and European destinations. The company operates a fleet of Embraer E-jet aircraft (E170, E190, E195) and offers integrated services including aircraft maintenance (MRO) through its Engineering & Maintenance division, aircraft maintenance technician training (Part 147 approved center in Clermont-Ferrand), and pilot recruitment programs. The MRO services encompass CAMO, base maintenance (Check C), line maintenance across French stations, and Type Qualification training for Embraer aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HOP! Airline Services Short and medium-haul airline services operated by HOP! as a subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group, providing scheduled regional passenger flights primarily from Paris-CDG and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airports to French, European, and North African destinations. The service is sold to both business and leisure travelers through Air France distribution channels and features Embraer E170/E190/E195 aircraft with a redesigned 110-seat cabin, USB charging, business class with guaranteed empty adjacent seat, and free high-speed WiFi.
• Engineering & Maintenance (MRO) Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services offered to regional airlines, including CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization), base maintenance for E-jet aircraft (Check A and C), line maintenance for E-jet/A320/B737 aircraft at multiple French stations (Brest, Caen, Rennes, Nantes, CDG, Biarritz, Pau, Lyon), and logistical services. Customers include Air France, Air Senegal, German Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Royal Air Maroc, and Transavia.
• Aircraft Maintenance Training Center EASA Part 147, Part 145, Part CAMO, and Part 21 J approved training organization in Clermont-Ferrand offering initial regulatory training (Human Factors, CDCCL/EWIS), competency maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft, and Type Qualification courses (T1 and T2) for aircraft maintenance technicians. The center is unique in France with access to real aircraft and flight simulators for hands-on training.

Quantifiable outcome

• IOSA certification audits over 750 standards (updated to 900+), renewed every 2 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KLM CityhoppercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Wet-lease agreement where HOP! operates flights on behalf of KLM Cityhopper. Since June 27, 2025, HOP! operates the Amsterdam-Nantes route under this arrangement, expanding its operational footprint within the Air France-KLM group.
• Air France (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOP! is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group. The company operates as Air France's regional carrier, leveraging the Air France brand, network, and distribution channels. HOP! flights are marketed as Air France flights and bookable through airfrance.fr.
• Air France (MRO Customer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir France utilizes HOP!'s Engineering & Maintenance services for aircraft maintenance needs, including CAMO services and technical support within the shared Air France-KLM group.
• Royal Air MarocminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoyal Air Maroc receives MRO services from HOP!'s Engineering & Maintenance division for their fleet maintenance needs.
• German AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Airways utilizes HOP!'s MRO services for aircraft maintenance support.
• TransaviaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransavia (Air France-KLM low-cost subsidiary) receives MRO services from HOP!'s Engineering & Maintenance division.
• Air SenegalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Senegal utilizes HOP!'s MRO services for aircraft maintenance needs.
• Roger Claustres High School / GRETA AuvergneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement signed February 7, 2025 for aviation maintenance training collaboration, with HOP! providing expertise and training opportunities for students.
• ERA (European Regions Airline Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOP! participates in ERA working groups on flight safety in collaboration with other regional airlines operating similar aircraft types.
• Personn'Ailes (LGBTQI+ Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMécénat partnership agreement signed with the LGBTQI+ association of Air France-KLM group to promote inclusion and fight against stereotypes and discrimination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Loganair: UK-based independent regional airline operating Embraer and ATR aircraft on short-haul UK and European routes. Comparable regional carrier scale and operational profile focused on thin short-haul connectivity outside major flag-carrier groups.
• AFI KLM E&M: Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, the group-level MRO division of Air France-KLM. Operates as both an internal supplier and third-party MRO provider on similar aircraft types, directly comparable to HOP!'s Engineering & Maintenance business and a potential internal competitor for third-party MRO contracts.
• Lufthansa CityLine: German regional subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, operating Embraer E-jets and CRJ aircraft feeding Frankfurt and Munich hubs. Closely comparable regional carrier business model, fleet composition, and franchise/subsidiary role within a major European airline group.
• Air Nostrum: Spanish regional carrier operating as Iberia Regional franchise partner with similar franchise/wholly-owned subsidiary model serving Iberia hub (Madrid). Comparable structure, regional feeder role, and franchise-style relationship with a major flag carrier.
• Widerøe: Norwegian regional carrier operating Embraer and Dash 8 aircraft under franchise agreement with SAS Group. Comparable European regional carrier business model focused on short-haul connectivity for a major airline group's network.
• SR Technics: Independent European-based MRO provider offering line and base maintenance across multiple aircraft types. Comparable third-party MRO competitor targeting similar airline customers with broader scale and aircraft-type coverage than HOP!'s Engineering & Maintenance division.
• British Airways CityFlyer: UK regional subsidiary of British Airways (IAG), operating Embraer E-jets from London City Airport. Comparable regional feeder model under a major European flag carrier with similar short-haul Embraer fleet profile.
• KLM Cityhopper: Sister regional carrier within Air France-KLM Group, operating Embraer E-jet fleet on behalf of KLM. Most directly comparable peer — same parent group, similar fleet, similar mission as regional feeder — and currently HOP!'s wet-lease customer on the Amsterdam-Nantes route.
• Luxair: Luxembourg-based regional carrier operating Embraer and Boeing aircraft on intra-European routes. Comparable European regional airline with similar short-haul business mix, fleet diversity challenges, and small national-base operating profile.

Broad incumbents

• Transavia: Low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group operating point-to-point short-haul across Europe. Sister company within the same parent group with overlapping short-haul mission but distinct LCC business model; both share parent distribution and back-office infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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