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NAICS 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation: $6.9 billion in federal contracts to 450 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Federal agencies obligated $6.9 billion under NAICS 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, across 10,466 contract awards to 450 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are ATLAS AIR, INC. ($1.3 billion), PATRIOT TEAM ($813.1 million), SALUS WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS CORP. ($748.3 million). Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $4.8 billion. 14 opportunities under this code are open on SAM.gov now.
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- NAICS code
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- Contract awards
- 10,466
- Obligated
- $6.9 billion
- Named recipients
- 450
- Buying agencies
- 15
- Small business share of obligations
- 51%
- Full and open competition share
- 94%
- Set aside share
- 3%
- Latest action
- 2026-10-02
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Incumbents: the largest recipients
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS AIR, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 731 | $1.33 billion | 19.2% |
| PATRIOT TEAM | Other Than Small Business | 644 | $813.1 million | 11.8% |
| SALUS WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS CORP. | Small Business | 3 | $748.3 million | 10.8% |
| OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Small Business | 405 | $722.3 million | 10.4% |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 495 | $711.7 million | 10.3% |
| NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC | Small Business | 876 | $539.9 million | 7.8% |
| EASTERN AIR EXPRESS LLC | Small Business | 140 | $265.9 million | 3.8% |
| PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Small Business | 37 | $126.5 million | 1.8% |
| EASTERN AIRLINES LLC | Small Business | 362 | $108.7 million | 1.6% |
| BRISTOW LLC | Small Business | 14 | $87.5 million | 1.3% |
| ADVANCED C4 SOLUTIONS INC | Small Business | 1 | $63.4 million | 0.9% |
| BIGHORN AIRWAYS INC | Small Business | 112 | $62.4 million | 0.9% |
| SUN COUNTRY, INC. | Small Business | 439 | $51.7 million | 0.7% |
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC | Small Business | 81 | $50.5 million | 0.7% |
| BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP, LLC | Small Business | 52 | $46.4 million | 0.7% |
| SPUR AVIATION SERVICES, LC | Small Business | 71 | $41.7 million | 0.6% |
| COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $41.3 million | 0.6% |
| BRAINERD HELICOPTERS, INC | Small Business | 81 | $38.3 million | 0.6% |
| SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES, INC | Small Business | 474 | $37.9 million | 0.5% |
| ALLEGIANT AIR LLC | Other Than Small Business | 389 | $33.4 million | 0.5% |
| C.C. CALZONE, LLC | Small Business | 23 | $30.9 million | 0.4% |
| PONDEROSA AVIATION INC | Small Business | 48 | $30.4 million | 0.4% |
| ZEPHYR AVIATION, LLC | Small Business | 2 | $29.6 million | 0.4% |
| PATHFINDER AVIATION LLC | Small Business | 29 | $29.4 million | 0.4% |
| RIVET OPERATIONS COMPANY LLC | Small Business | 3 | $27.5 million | 0.4% |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 158 | $26.5 million | 0.4% |
| WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC | Small Business | 4 | $26.2 million | 0.4% |
| BODE AVIATION, INC. | Small Business | 54 | $26.1 million | 0.4% |
| TEMSCO HELICOPTERS INC | Small Business | 134 | $23.8 million | 0.3% |
| HILLSBORO AVIATION, INC. | Small Business | 68 | $22 million | 0.3% |
| LYNDEN AIR CARGO, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 14 | $20.7 million | 0.3% |
| AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. | Small Business | 41 | $20.6 million | 0.3% |
| AIR GREENLAND A/S | Other Than Small Business | 9 | $19.4 million | 0.3% |
| RAMPART AVIATION, LLC. | Small Business | 7 | $19.1 million | 0.3% |
| HILLCREST AIRCRAFT COMPANY | Small Business | 53 | $17.7 million | 0.3% |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 59 | $17.2 million | 0.2% |
| PAPILLON AIRWAYS INC | Small Business | 73 | $17 million | 0.2% |
| GOLD AERO INC. | Small Business | 36 | $16.2 million | 0.2% |
| TATONDUK OUTFITTERS LIMITED | Small Business | 23 | $14.8 million | 0.2% |
| BRYCE SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Small Business | 7 | $13.9 million | 0.2% |
| ASPEN HELICOPTERS INC | Small Business | 80 | $13.8 million | 0.2% |
| MINDWINDER INCORPORATED | Small Business | 65 | $13.5 million | 0.2% |
| MOUNTAIN BLADE RUNNER LLC | Small Business | 38 | $13.5 million | 0.2% |
| COURTNEY AVIATION, LLC | Small Business | 47 | $13.4 million | 0.2% |
| INFLIGHT MEDICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Small Business | 348 | $13.1 million | 0.2% |
| ADDX CORPORATION | Small Business | 5 | $13.1 million | 0.2% |
| BOWHEAD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE LLC | Small Business | 7 | $12.9 million | 0.2% |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC | Other Than Small Business | 20 | $12.2 million | 0.2% |
| CAPITOL HELICOPTERS, INC. | Small Business | 17 | $12.2 million | 0.2% |
| HELI-1 CORP | Small Business | 29 | $12.2 million | 0.2% |
Agencies buying under this code
| Agency | Awards | Obligated | Largest recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 5,779 | $4.76 billion | ATLAS AIR, INC. |
| Department of Homeland Security | 68 | $1.07 billion | SALUS WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS CORP. |
| Department of Agriculture | 1,306 | $475.7 million | HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC |
| Department of the Interior | 2,265 | $391.1 million | BRISTOW LLC |
| Department of State | 21 | $134.1 million | ADVANCED C4 SOLUTIONS INC |
| Department of Justice | 685 | $47.1 million | INFLIGHT MEDICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 44 | $17.3 million | DRODEX INC |
| General Services Administration | 249 | $8.2 million | THE TOLLIVER GROUP, INC |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 20 | $3.3 million | M & N AVIATION, INC. |
| Department of Transportation | 9 | $841,869 | COASTAL HELICOPTERS, INC. |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $840,776 | CSI AVIATION, INC |
| Department of Commerce | 12 | $470,211 | K & S HELICOPTERS, INC. |
| Agency for International Development | 5 | $162,483 | FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $54,947 | MARITIME HELICOPTERS, INC |
| National Transportation Safety Board | 1 | $16,600 | J & M ALASKA AIR TOURS, INC |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.39 billion |
| FY2025 | $2.19 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.34 billion |
| FY2027 | $-153,700 |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| V221 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Travel/lodging/recruitment: Passenger Air Charter | 6,495 | $3.16 billion |
| V121 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Air Charter | 1,769 | $1.84 billion |
| V119 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Other | 12 | $748.6 million |
| F003 | Natural Resources/conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/presuppression | 1,295 | $476.9 million |
| V211 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Travel/lodging/recruitment: Air Passenger | 275 | $376.2 million |
| V111 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Air Freight | 49 | $72.6 million |
| R499 | Support- Professional: Other | 248 | $63.3 million |
| R429 | Support- Professional: Emergency Response/disaster Planning/preparedness Support | 5 | $61.2 million |
| R425 | Support- Professional: Engineering/technical | 12 | $49.6 million |
| V222 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Travel/lodging/recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter | 51 | $12.4 million |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70RDA225FR0000018 | SALUS WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS CORP. | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 481211 | SECTION 4(A). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO OBTAIN COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO REMOVAL OPERATIONS (CSRO) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE OFFIC | $748,131,719 | $748,131,719 | May 22, 2025 | November 21, 2026 | Arlington, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 70CDCR26C00000021 | EASTERN AIR EXPRESS LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Definitive Contract | 481211 | GOVERNMENT FURNISHED AIRCRAFT (GFA) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR AIRCRAFT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (OSAMS) | $249,385,562 | $249,385,562 | August 12, 2026 | August 11, 2027 | Kansas City, MO | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71126F1001 | ATLAS AIR, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $124,782,450 | $119,715,778 | October 1, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1005 | PATRIOT TEAM | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $118,033,730 | $118,033,730 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Singapore | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1001 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $109,076,602 | $109,076,602 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71125F1001 | ATLAS AIR, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $102,138,358 | $102,138,358 | October 1, 2024 | September 30, 2026 | Diego Garcia | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1006 | PATRIOT TEAM | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $99,674,778 | $99,674,778 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2026 | Qatar | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71125F1007 | OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $92,822,503 | $92,822,503 | October 1, 2024 | September 30, 2026 | Kuwait | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1002 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $85,970,463 | $85,970,463 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71125F1047 | ATLAS AIR, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $79,654,402 | $79,654,402 | October 1, 2024 | September 30, 2026 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71126F1000 | ATLAS AIR, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $77,468,407 | $75,784,290 | October 1, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71126F1007 | OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $74,058,833 | $71,124,069 | October 1, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | Kuwait | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1040 | PATRIOT TEAM | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $70,012,925 | $70,012,925 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Japan | usaspending.gov |
| 19AQMM22C0046 | ADVANCED C4 SOLUTIONS INC | Department of State | Definitive Contract | 481211 | COORDINATOR FOR AFGHAN RELOCATION EFFORTS LOGISTICAL SERVICES | $63,352,615 | $365,034,936 | January 30, 2022 | January 28, 2025 | Qatar | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71123FC027 | COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | PHILIPPINES AIRLIFT SUPPORT CONTRACT | $41,262,875 | $73,851,288 | March 28, 2023 | August 27, 2025 | Philippines | usaspending.gov |
| 19AQMM19F3103 | PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Department of State | Delivery Order | 481211 | MULTI-MISSION AVIATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES | $40,142,280 | $400,540,821 | September 1, 2019 | February 28, 2026 | Cartersville, GA | usaspending.gov |
| 140D0426FE002 | BRISTOW LLC | Department of the Interior | Delivery Order | 481211 | FY27 HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES | $35,732,024 | $35,732,024 | September 15, 2026 | September 30, 2027 | New Orleans, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 140D0425FE002 | BRISTOW LLC | Department of the Interior | Delivery Order | 481211 | FY26 BSEE HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES | $32,000,000 | $32,000,000 | August 15, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 70B03C24F00000281 | ZEPHYR AVIATION, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 481211 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO SUPPORT THE DECOMPRESSION OF NON-CITIZEN MIGRANTS (NCM). THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE UP TO 15 ROUND TRIP WEE | $29,596,086 | $29,596,086 | April 21, 2024 | May 19, 2025 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 140D0424FE002 | BRISTOW LLC | Department of the Interior | Delivery Order | 481211 | FY25 BSEE HELICOPTER SERVICES | $28,909,750 | $28,909,750 | September 16, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | usaspending.gov |
| W9126025FA015 | RIVET OPERATIONS COMPANY LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | US ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND (USAMDC) CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE) SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE SCHOOL (SMDS) ENGINEER SERVICES. | $27,505,086 | $59,821,814 | August 21, 2025 | March 26, 2027 | Colorado Springs, CO | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124FC007 | PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | AIRLIFT SERVICES | $22,432,305 | $22,432,305 | February 1, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | Scott Afb, IL | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1004 | PATRIOT TEAM | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $20,439,415 | $20,439,415 | October 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | British Indian Ocean Territory | usaspending.gov |
| 70CDCR20FR0000057 | AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 481211 | SPECIAL HIGH RISK CHARTER (SHRC) FLIGHT FOR ICE/ERO - REMOVAL AND REPATRIATION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS | $19,541,060 | $67,774,540 | September 28, 2020 | September 27, 2025 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| HTC71124F1984 | LYNDEN AIR CARGO, LLC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 481211 | CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $19,247,464 | $19,247,464 | April 1, 2024 | March 31, 2027 | Anchorage, AK | usaspending.gov |
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