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The Kalitta Charter Values
The Kalitta family of companies holds safety in the highest regard. Customer safety and comfort are our top priorities.
“Safety is the core value of Kalitta Charters because we deeply care about the health and safety of all our employees and customers”.
– Doug Kalitta, CEO Kalitta Charters
Kalitta Charters
135 Air Carrier
Kalitta Charters 135 Passenger Division has nearly 40 years of experience flying our customers in comfort and safety, you can count on Kalitta and the luxury and convenience of customizing your itinerary. Whatever your destination, flying with Kalitta will ensure you arrive in style, relaxed, and composed. Every one of our impeccably maintained aircraft is owned and operated by Kalitta Charters.
Kalitta Charters 135 Cargo Division is experienced in carrying a wide variety of cargo. In addition to everyday freight, we have a great deal of experience moving live animals including marine mammals, cats destined for commercial stardom, and waterfowl. We are authorized to carry HAZMAT and are one of a select group of airlines authorized to transport Category 1 explosives. We also specialize in urgent transfers such as human organ procurement, where timing and coordination are critical.
Kalitta Charters II
121 Supplemental Air Carrier
At Kalitta Charters II, we pride ourselves on being responsive to the needs of our customers. Because we specialize in ‘on-demand’ charters, we can have one of our planes airborne and on its way to pick up your time-critical cargo in just two hours. We can carry cargo loaded in Universal Load Devices, palletized cargo, or even bulk cargo. Specially built bulk floors in our aircraft help speed loading and provide a much quicker loading and unloading process compared to conventional aircraft floor systems.
Kalitta Charters II is experienced in carrying a wide variety of freight.
Kalitta Turbines
145 Repair Station
Kalitta Turbines, a certified FAA Repair Station, has been in the business of maintaining, servicing and repairing TFE731, CJ610, and CF700 engines since 1986. We are a one-stop shop for all your engine maintenance requirements.
DK Turbines
145 Repair Station
Since 1983, DK Turbines has been a leader in providing quality, cost-effective support for the corporate aviation fleet. With our extensive airframe and engine inventory, we have the critical parts needed to keep your aircraft flying. We provide worldwide support for Learjet, Falcon, King Air, and Citation aircraft.
AirNet II
135 Air Carrier
AirNet is a leader in specialized logistics and transportation, providing reliable, time-critical delivery services across a wide range of industries. With expertise in scheduled and on-demand air cargo services, AirNet ensures that essential shipments—ranging from radiopharmaceuticals and medical specimens to high-value documents and secure cargo—reach their destinations safely and on time. Our customized solutions cater to the unique needs of each client, supported by a fleet designed for efficiency and precision.
Kalitta Charters
kalitta strong with doug kalitta holdings
Kalitta Charters is a subsidiary of Doug Kalitta Holdings, leveraging the combined strengths of its affiliated companies to offer unmatched shipping capabilities. With an extensive, wholly-owned fleet under Kalitta Charters, we have the unique ability to transport any cargo, anywhere, at any time. This strategic integration allows us to provide on-demand, as-needed, and scheduled transport services, ensuring the timely delivery of life-saving and life-changing pharmaceuticals to those in need. Backed by the robust infrastructure and expertise of Doug Kalitta Holdings, Kalitta Charters is committed to delivering critical shipments with unmatched reliability and speed.
Kalitta Strong
Doug Kalitta's vision for air transportation
history
Doug Kalitta, nephew of Connie Kalitta and renowned drag racer, has followed in his uncle’s footsteps in both racing and aviation. Doug is the sole owner of Kalitta Charters, Kalitta Charters II, Kalitta Turbines, DK Turbines, and AirNet II. He is also well-known for his career in drag racing with the Kalitta Motorsport Team.
Doug’s aviation career began in 1982, working in Line Service and apprenticing under aircraft mechanics. By 1983, he had obtained his Airframe and Powerplant License and started flying part-time as a part 135 pilot. In 1985, he became a TPE331 Engine Shop Manager and 135 Management Pilot, where he was responsible for the complete startup of a Beechcraft engine shop, including FAA approval and engine testing.
In 1988, Doug advanced to managing a JT3D Engine Shop while continuing as an airline management pilot. He started up a DC8 engine shop, including FAA approval and testing for the company’s fleet of 100 engines. By 1992, Doug became one of the youngest DC8 Line Captains. From 1993 to 1999, he served as Vice President of Central and South American Sales in Miami, Florida, while also managing and piloting DC8, Learjet, and MU2 aircraft.
About Doug Kalitta
Douglas “Doug” Kalitta is the owner of Kalitta Charters and its associated companies. He began operations in December 2001 with a fleet of just eleven aircraft. Today, that fleet has grown to an impressive 60 aircraft across three of his five companies. Immersed in the airline industry his entire life, Doug comes from a family that has been a leader in the air charter industry for nearly five decades, starting with his uncle, Conrad “Connie” Kalitta.
Doug Kalitta is also an American drag racing champion. He began his racing career in open-wheel cars on oval tracks, earning the 1994 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year title and capturing the USAC Sprint Car Championship. Transitioning to drag racing in 1998, Kalitta has since become a formidable competitor in the NHRA Top Fuel class, finishing as the championship runner-up seven times.
In 2023, he won the NHRA Top Fuel Championship. With his first New England Dragway win in June 2024, Kalitta now has at least one victory at every race track the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series visits.
Growing Doug Kalitta Holdings
Doug Kalitta Holdings has steadily expanded its aviation services over the years, beginning with the establishment of Kalitta Charters, a Part 135 airline in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 2001, the company broadened its capabilities by acquiring Kalitta Turbines, a Part 145 repair station in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and DK Turbines, another Part 145 repair station located in Hollister, California.
Two years later, in 2003, Kalitta Charters II, a Part 121 airline, was added to the growing family, further enhancing its aviation offerings. In 2015, AirNet II, a Part 135 airline and Part 145 repair station based in Columbus, Ohio.
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