Orbital Air

Orbital Air (OA) is a megacorporation based out of Nairobi, Kenya that specializes in cargo and passenger transport to Earth orbit, with other headquarters being located in the NUSA, France, Germany, Japan, and China. Orbital Air also works closely with the ESA, JAB, and the Neo-SSR. Orbital Air holds a key position in the world, and a practical monopoly on orbital transportation: with their amazing advances holding a large fleet of French-made Hermes spaceplanes they handle all orbital lifting capability, with the exception of a few governments, none of which however offers comparable services. Many corporations rely heavily on Orbital Air's services to transport cargo around the world.
==History==
===2020s===
In 2020, Orbital Air worked closely with the Euro-Space Agency's Crystal Palace L-5 colony, a massive orbital hotel complex usually only for the ultra-rich; if it wasn't for them, the hotel would have gone out of business. With all commercial space bound cargo dependent upon them, Orbital Air is in a lucrative position.
A large part of Orbital Air's budget and covert resources were put to use ensuring that they remained as the absolute power in orbital technology. During the 2020s, their eye was on the country of China, which had been improving its commercial lift capability rapidly. The Euro-flight Corporation had also expanded its operations. Antoine DuBois, the corporation's largest shareholder and CEO of the time, worried about the corporation's hold on the monopoly with the increasing competition.
The Johnson Orbital Facility was a major transfer station for passengers who purchased tickets for the Crystal Palace, where they switch from the space-planes to space transport shuttles assembled at the workstations owned by Orbital Air.
In co-operation with the ESA and the Australian government, Orbital Air built and operated the Cape York spaceport, the largest single industry in Australia. As part of their move into Australia, in 2008, Orbital Air purchased Hayman Island from the Australian government in a deal that gave the island "independent sovereign status", thus exempting Orbital Air from any legal interference by Australia. The island became their headquarters shortly thereafter.
===2040s===
Orbital Air built the NCX Spaceport in the 2040s. (Orbital Air Database Entry)
===2077===
In 2077, Orbital Air has been expanding its services and its reach. All major cities in healthy enough countries will have an Orbital Air space center, containing all the conveniences and style of any airport. The space-planes used in these ports are almost always owned by Orbital Air themselves, though there are exceptions to this: in the regions of Europe it's more common to ride in a space-plane by the ESA (Euro-Space Agency), and in Asia it's more common to ride in ones designed and owned by the JAB (Japanese Aerospace Bureau).
The Luxury comfort of an Orbital Air Space-Plane can only be experienced by attending one of the flights.
==Database Entry==
==Subsidiaries==
===Orbital Air Black===
:Uncover the mysteries of outer space on board Orbital Air's OA Black spaceplane. Our newest fleet of space voyagers are now open for business! All you need to do is provide us with your coordinates and a private charter shuttle will take you far above Earth's orbit. The purpose of your flight will be kept a secret to everyone except for the crew and pilot who will ensure you have a comfortable, relaxing experience. Find out more about chartering a spaceplane by booking an appointment with an Orbital Air representative at a time and place that is convenient for you. (Orbital Air netsite)
===Orbital Air Crystal Palace Direct===
:Welcome to the kingdom of relaxation, luxury and entertainment - Crystal Palace! The five-level space station was purpose-built to provide you with countless attractions and best of all - with OA Crystal Palace Direct orbital shuttles you can get there without a layover at the moon! Disembarking at Crystal Palace is preceded by an automated shuttle transfer of the passenger pod to an Aldrin Cycler docking module, which is carried out in low Earth orbit. Reserve your stay in an apartment with a panoramic view of the Earth and let us do the rest!
===Orbital Air HighLines===
:Traveling on the luxury OA HighLines space shuttle is the perfect solution for someone who values quality service and a high standard of comfort. What to visit? Choose from among 80 terrestrial destinations available on board or charter a space shuttle for a private flight at your convenience. Your unique experiences with OA HighLines begin before you even board - passengers are entitled to the use of exclusive private all-inclusive lounges to relax before their flight. Once on board our space shuttle, you can recline back in your seat while enjoying an in-flight meal and entertainment system. It's only a shame that the flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta takes... only 33 minutes!
===Orbital Air TerraLines===
:A well-deserved vacation, business trip, or maybe a one-way ticket? With Orbital Air's spaceplanes, you can go anywhere - quickly, comfortably and for affordable prices! Why travel aboard normal airplanes when OA Terralines can take you from Night City to Sidney in just a single hour! So what are you waiting for? Check out more than 80 available flights and reserve your ticket today.
===Orbital Air TychoLines===
:Tycho is a bustling city on Luna that is attracting a growing number of tourists, corporate employees and orbital migrants. No matter what category you fall into, OA TychoLines will get you safely to the moon in just 16 hours! Before traveling we advise that you familiarize yourself with the flight handbook, where you'll find useful tips about luggage types and sizes as well as medical requirements that are mandatory for all passengers traveling to Low Earth Orbit.
==Equipment and resources==
===2020===
*35 orbit capable Hermes Scramjet space-planes
*35 corporate jets
*2 helicopters per office
*70 AV-4 urban assault vehicles
*15 Boeing C-25 heavy cargo jets
*30 Osprey II V-TOL Aircraft
All major offices have a surgery capable infirmaries. Orbital Air is well equipped, and has access to almost all levels of military equipment. It is primarily interested in space defense and air-superiority weaponry to protect assets. In addition to the Johnson Facility, Orbital Air maintains two small maintenance and research workstations, and has a small fleet of orbital vehicles to transport crews between facilities.
==References==
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