Ludwig J. Reiter

Co-founder Axturis Group - Aviation Software | Pilot & NPFO at The Flying Bulls

Greater Salzburg

About

A pilot, strategist and angel investor with over 20 years of experience across general aviation and the airline industry. Co-Founder of Axturis Group, specializing in mission-critical, aerospace-grade software — driving innovation in flight planning, payload optimization and runway performance, used across commercial and specialized aviation environments. Proven track record in digital strategy, software and product development, with a leadership style grounded in clarity, empathy and forward thinking. Driven by a lifelong passion for aviation — from flying bush planes over the Okavango Delta to skimming Austria’s lakes in a seaplane and navigating alpine routes in vintage aircraft. Committed to building teams defined by purpose and respect, with a vision to simplify complexity and elevate operational excellence in aviation.

Experience

  • Axturis Group (Salzburg, Österreich)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Co-Founder
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Axturis Group builds mission‑critical aerospace grade software and APIs for general aviation, commercial airlines and defense. Across our divisions - Axturis Technologies, Axturis Inc. USA and Axturis Flight Service - we deliver high‑performance solutions for flight planning, payload optimization and runway performance.

  • Founder, CEO at Axturis Flight Service GmbH
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    AFS is a full-service global flight planning & dispatch company that delivers unparalleled support to business jet operators 24 hours a day.

  • The Flying Bulls (Salzburg, Österreich)
    • Nominated Person (NP) Flight OPS
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Pilot, B25 Mitchell | Falcon 8X | XLS+ | C208Amphibian
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

      The Flying Bulls are a group of enthusiasts who are passionate about historic airplanes and helicopters and are responsible for operating Red Bull's business jet fleet.

  • Shareholder, Managing Director at Skylinx GmbH
    Nov 2020 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Skylinx Flight Planner. Using AI-supported decision making and Big Data analytics it provides Flight dispatchers with intuitive access to critical information, reduces fuel costs, CO2 emissions, flight times, overflight fees and delays due to weather or high traffic volumes.

  • Training Captain at VistaJet
    Oct 2011 - Feb 2020 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Founded in 2004, VistaJet revolutionized business aviation by pioneering a new way to fly: access to a global fleet without any of the responsibilities of owning an aircraft.