Cargo - Tailored Air Cargo Service

Company Tailored Cargo Services When it comes to transporting critical cargo safely, securely and on time around the world, no one does it better than us.

Government Affairs

Kalitta Charters is an approved air carrier for the US Department of Defense, US Department of Justice and US Department of Energy, operating critical missions across the globe.

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Cargo Shipments

Your consignment, big or small, matters as much to us as it does to you. Kalitta Charters will transport your cargo, on-time and in the most cost-effective way.

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Animal Transport

We haul horses, fly penguins and even ship whales all over the world. Our experts will ensure your precious cargo is carried in safety, comfort and with the greatest of care.

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Operational Readiness

On-demand 135 cargo flights can be wheels-up within 45 minutes and for 121 ad-hoc flights can be wheels up in 2 hours of notification.

On-Call Crew

Multiple crews per aircraft available to facilitate high utilization.

Aircraft Availability

Single or multiple aircraft available depending on the needs of the contract.

24/7 Support

Our Dispatch and Maintenance facilities are staffed 24/7 all-year around.

Point-to-Point routes

We offer domestic & international flight service from convenient airports of your choice.

Hazardous Materials

Our hazmat team can quickly determine, on a case-by-case basis, the regulations and necessary steps to transport any type of hazardous material, dangerous goods or explosives by air.

Our Cargo Fleet

7 Aircraft

LearJet 35/36

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8 Aircraft

Falcon 20

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4 Aircraft

Boeing 727

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8 Aircraft

Boeing 737

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Animal Transport

Kalitta Charters is widely known for our ability to transport animals, including marine mammals, safely and efficiently. Our client list includes many zoos, aquariums, veterinary clinics and research facilities. Recent shipments have included nine manatees, a beluga whale and a planeload of noisy penguins. Our aircraft are precisely climate-controlled to suit individual requirements.

By maintaining cooler temperatures for penguins and a lower cabin pressure / altitude for marine mammals such as the beluga whale, for example, all our non-human passengers experience a comfortable and healthy journey. Space is always provided for trainers, handlers and veterinarians. Kalitta Charters also transports animals for the US Department of Agriculture and support industries, including cattle, horses, swine, poultry and waterfowl.

Government Affairs

Kalitta Charters is an approved carrier for the US Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Energy to operate all company-owned aircraft in all configurations including passenger, cargo and air ambulance.

Quality and safety audits are conducted regularly by the DoD, DoJ and DoE to assess Kalitta Charters’ performance in all areas of operations. Although civilian agencies such as ARG/US and Wyvern conduct audits for non-DoD approved carriers, the DoD standards for approval exceed FAA, ARG/US and Wyvern standards.

*Kalitta Charters II is not a DOD approved carrier.

Restricted Hazardous Items

Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals.

Spare Lithium or removed batteries, which must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits, fuel cells (2 Max), and e-cigarettes are permitted in carry-on baggage only. If your carry-on bag contains these items and is placed in the cargo hold, they must be removed and carried in the cabin.

Smart Luggage

Kalitta Charters 2 will not accept Smart luggage as a carry-on or as checked baggage as the lithium batteries could pose as a safety risk. Smart luggage is a suitcase that has electronics for one or more purposes. Examples are USB charging ports, a built in scale or TSA-approved lock, as well as the ability to transmit its location via GPS or cellular.

Cargo containing hazardous materials (dangerous goods) for transporting by aircraft must be offered in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 171 through 180).