Air charter cargo Flights
Thinking about how to get a vital aircraft part collected or a unique mechanical part delivered in time to satisfy the clients you are servicing. Then why not charter one of our private jets, air taxis or helicopters to ensure you meet the timescales required to keep everyone happy?
- No delays by us using airport cargo handlers directly
- Point-to-point delivery when using a helicopter to hire
- There is no risk of freight being mislaid amongst other deliveries
- Meeting your criteria on time
- Limited risk of lengthy delays – using smaller, nearer airfields if required.
- Car access directly to private aircraft if required
- In recent destinations, we have flown cargo to and from Newcastle, London, and Glasgow.
Air Freight Forwarder
We at Charter-A Ltd have experienced many requests over the years from sending a replacement window for a Boeing 747 to Denmark to using a helicopter to deliver important paperwork directly to the offices of a media company. We are here to help! Consider what you’ll avoid by using us to freight your shipment or documents in a private jet, turboprop or helicopter.
Types of air cargo
Over the years we have flown all sorts of air cargo from a small box of automotive parts integral to a production line that was super urgent to racehorses and even other aircraft. We have access to all sizes of aircraft able to launch at a moment’s notice. This includes aircraft that are able to carry dangerous goods.
Medical air cargo
Charter-A 2020, from the outset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, ramped up its efforts to assist the medical community in moving essential PPE, drugs and personnel around the globe. The nature of these movements has all by their nature been at short notice. Many of them are extremely large consignments.
For example, 747 cargo aircraft lifted half a million pieces of PPE in a single mission. Let us know your requirement by telephoning us initially so we ensure we gather the correct information.
Faqs
How quickly can Charter-A arrange an urgent air cargo flight?
Charter-A specialises in time-critical freight and can arrange same-day departures for urgent cargo across the UK and Europe, with international missions coordinated at very short notice. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and have access to a wide range of aircraft — from light aircraft and helicopters for small, urgent consignments to large cargo jets for substantial freight volumes — allowing us to mobilise at a moment's notice. Call +44 20 7781 8094 immediately with your cargo details and timeline and we will confirm the fastest available option.
What are the advantages of chartering a private aircraft for freight over using a commercial cargo airline?
The principal advantages are speed, point-to-point routing, and certainty of delivery. Commercial cargo airlines operate to fixed schedules, use central hub airports, and route freight through multiple handling stages where it can be delayed, mislaid, or damaged. Charter-A moves your cargo directly from origin to destination on a dedicated aircraft with no intermediate handling. We can use smaller airfields closer to both the collection and delivery point, bypassing congested cargo hubs entirely. For urgent, high-value, or sensitive cargo, the reliability of a dedicated charter significantly outweighs the cost premium over commercial freight.
Can Charter-A handle medical cargo and pharmaceutical shipments?
Charter-A has extensive experience in medical cargo, including PPE, pharmaceutical shipments, specialist medical equipment, and urgent organ or tissue movements where time constraints are absolute. From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we coordinated large-scale PPE cargo missions including 747 freighter charters carrying half a million items in a single flight. For medical cargo with strict temperature, handling, or time requirements, call us directly on +44 20 7781 8094 to discuss your specific logistical requirements.
Can Charter-A carry dangerous goods by air?
We have access to aircraft and operators certified to carry dangerous goods as classified under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. This includes certain chemicals, batteries, and other regulated materials that cannot travel on standard commercial passenger or freight services. Dangerous goods movements require specific documentation, packaging, and handling procedures — call us on +44 20 7781 8094 with full details of your cargo including the UN number and class of goods and we will confirm whether a charter can be arranged and advise on the documentation required.