Get a better deal on air charters.
For most air freight shipments the scheduled airlines passenger or freighter flights are ideal, but sometimes you will not be able to find a scheduled flight that meets your needs. Time to consider chartering? Maybe, with the range of aircraft on offer they can often be a cost effective option.
With so many aircraft types available how do you decide which is the right one for you. There are 2 main considerations range (can the aircraft travel the distance you require without too many stops) and capacity (is the aircraft large enough to take the cargo that you are sending). The below list gives an overview of the aircraft types available. It is not exhaustive, so it is always best to check if you think that chartering may be an option for you.
Aircraft Type | Max Load (Tonnes) | Range (km) |
Antonov AN225 | 250 | 2500 |
Antonov AN124 | 120 | 4500 |
747-400 | 120 | 13180 |
767-300 | 60 | 7860 |
Antonov AN22 | 50 | 10950 |
Airbus A300 | 43.5 | 7050 |
757 | 39 | 7060 |
737 | 15 | 3439 |
BAe 146 | 10.5 | 2129 |
Fokker F27 | 6 | 1741 |
Falcon 20 | 2.5 | 4650 |
Embraer Bandeirante | 1.56 | 1964 |
Cessna 406 | 1.2 | 550 |
Other things to take into consideration are the Door Size, Usable Volume and can they land at the airport you have selected.