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MCATS Downloadable Files
MCATS Information and Sales
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MCATS Capabilities
MCATS is a unique Windows-based business software package originally developed by the RTI Aerospace Technology group to help NASA conduct business case analyses for the Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS) project. In the early stages, MCATS was used to model potential air-taxi networks and better understand service provider costs. More recently, MCATS has been used to project the impacts that various technologies have within these potential networks.
"I was exposed to MCATS during the SATS program and was very impressed. MCATS is a very effective system that should be considered by anyone looking at the air-taxi market."
– Jack Olcott, President, General Aero Company/Former NBAA President
"MCATS allowed [us] to estimate practical cost[s] for a new generation of VLJs operated in a realistic airport network. The software has an easy-to-use interface and is quite functional."
– Professor Antonio Trani, Virginia Tech Engineering Department
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MCATS has undergone recent changes to enhance its use by service providers, and can now
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Simulate random maintenance failures
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Use real recorded weather data to simulate real-world weather impacts to a service
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Model existing or new aircraft types: turboprop, B-Jet, Very Light Jet (VLJ), etc.
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Help optimize fleet size/service area against fleet makeup to maximize revenues
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Implement return-home strategies
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Identify service denials and lost revenue areas
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Prioritize passengers and aircraft
MCATS also conforms to Part 135 regulations for planning, weather, crew flight times, etc.
The MCATS program is an excellent tool for air-taxi service providers to better refine and understand potential impacts to their business. It is also an effective tool for potential investors to evaluate business risks, and answer the "what if" questions. MCATS uses a Monte Carlo statistical approach to vary parameters throughout the simulation to not only give nominal case outputs but also best/worst case analyses. In essence, MCATS serves as a living business model, allowing you to analyze and adapt your business plan to stay ahead of your competitors.
"This is an emerging market with the potential for a lot of growth," said Michael Heck, Ph.D., director of the Center for Aerospace Technology at RTI. "The computer program helps potential business owners and investors find market opportunities in their area and make better business decisions about air taxi services."
MCATS Downloadable Files
Information about the MCATS from the aerospace and defense research team at RTI International is available through the following links.
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A video walk-through of MCATS showing the many parameters and capabilities of the program in action. (Please note that this demo is of Version 1.15 of MCATS. Refer to the MCATS Version History and/or User's Guide to see the significant enhancements to the program options that are currently available).
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A map of the approximate coverage regions currently available
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MCATS Information and Sales
For more information, to schedule a demonstration of the model, or to purchase MCATS or customize it for your needs, please contact Chris Sanders (MCATS sales manager) at csanders@rti.org.
RTI Media Contacts
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