Chartered Air Transport – Overview
Introduction
Chartered air transport offers greater control, convenience, and exclusivity compared to regular airline services. Individuals, corporations, and organizations use charter flights when they need direct routes, time-sensitive travel, or specialized handling of passengers or cargo. The service can range from small turboprop aircraft to luxury private jets and heavy cargo planes.
Types of Chartered Air Transport
1. Passenger Charter
Provides private air travel for:
Business executives
Sports teams
Tour groups
Government delegations
Celebrities and VIPs
These flights offer privacy, flexible schedules, and direct routing.
2. Cargo Charter
Used to transport goods that require speed, special handling, or delivery to remote locations. Common cargo includes:
Machinery and equipment
Humanitarian supplies
Perishables
Oversized freight
Medical and emergency supplies
3. Medical and Air Ambulance Charter
Specially equipped aircraft used for:
Emergency patient transfer
Organ transport
Medical evacuation
Critical-care transport
4. Charter for Tourism and Leisure
Often used for:
Luxury travel
Group holidays
Remote destination access
Safari and adventure tours
5. Government and Military Charter
Used for troop movement, disaster relief operations, diplomatic travel, and evacuation missions.