AirNet and Kalitta Charters Unite to Offer Specialized Cargo Charter & Avionics Maintenance Services

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Aug. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- AirNet and Michigan-based Kalitta Charters, LLC announced today that Kalitta has officially acquired operational assets of the Columbus-based company and will provide financial and operational backing to foster its long-term growth.

A renowned aviation leader in scheduled and on-demand cargo charter services, avionic installations and aircraft maintenance, AirNet operates as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 135 air carrier and 145 repair station.

AirNet has a fleet of Beechcraft Barons and Bombardier Learjets withteam members based primarily in Columbus, Ohio and St. Louis, Missouri. The company offers specialized services for transporting radiopharmaceuticals/nuclear medicine.  It provides a full spectrum of aircraft maintenance on all major manufacturers and is a FAR Part 145 Certified Repair Station (#BSYR610C) with Class Ratings that allow it to offer avionics and airframe and services.

AirNet is one of a select few carriers granted special permits from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada to provide the highest level of radiopharmaceutical cargo charter  service. The company is the premier cargo charter service provider of choice industries that require immediate turn-time and specialized handling such as AOG (Aircraft on ground), Life Sciences, Dangerous Goods and Security Sensitive.

AirNet’s acquisition by Ypsilanti, Michigan-based Kalitta Charters, is a major step in the company’s overall transformation.

“We are thrilled about the unique opportunities this relationship will create for our industry,” Doug Kalitta, president, Kalitta Charters.  “AirNet’s expertise and reputation are tremendous complements to Kalitta’s relentless commitment to quality and innovation.”

About The Kalitta Companies

The Kalitta family has been a leader in the Aviation Industry for almost four decades. Kalitta Companies are owned and operated by Doug Kalitta. Kalitta Charters offers a professional, competitive, and secure environment for Executive Charter, Air Ambulance, and Air Cargo services. Kalitta Turbines, a certified FAA Repair Station, has been in the business of maintaining, servicing and overhauling TFE731, CJ610, and CF700 engines since 1986. As a Department of Defense Approved Air Carrier, Kalitta Charters is dedicated to the security and comfort of all of our passengers and committed to exceeding every travel expectation. Kalitta Charters and Kalitta Charters II operate a fleet of over 35 aircraft, ranging from Lear Jets to Boeing 737s and in most cases with a response time as little as 45 minutes. Kalitta Charters takes pride in providing quality charter aircraft that are meticulously maintained to FAA specifications for FAR135 and 121 charter operations.Visit www.KalittaCharters.com for more information.

About AirNet

AirNet, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a private subsidiary of Kalitta Charters, LLC. AirNet delivers more than 40 years of aviation experience to the industry and is a premium provider of aircraft maintenance, avionics and cargo charter services.  With a versatile fleet of company-owned aircraft, AirNet is the leading provider of expedited and specialized transportation services.   Learn more by visiting www.AirNet.com.