Alcifo

Alcifo is a company that offers AI-based simulation software for advanced air mobility (AAM). The company is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States. Its main product is XSTAR, which the site describes as an AI-based simulation and optimisation platform for AAM.

XSTAR includes trip generation, which produces passenger and cargo mobility data. It includes landing site selection, which identifies and optimises infrastructure placement. The mode choice model predicts passenger behaviour and adoption rates with deep learning algorithms.

Facility sizing calculates requirements for vertiports, charging grids and terminals. Vehicle sizing and cost blends multidisciplinary design with cost optimisation. Flight dispatch is described as an air taxi operations engine that simulates, plans and dispatches flights.

The site says XSTAR was named AAM Software Innovation of the Year 2026 by eVTOLInsights. A podcast on eVTOL Insights covers the platform and real-time route planning in cities. The site also links to a white paper on regional air taxis in Florida.

The founder is Dr. Satadru (Dru) Roy. The site says he has worked on advanced air mobility research for over a decade. His work includes demand modelling, system-of-systems analysis and multidisciplinary design optimisation.

The site describes the company's offer as simulation as a service. The CEO's interview covers making air taxis a reality through that approach. The contact section invites visitors to schedule a demo and lists an email address.