National Airlines

Name

National Airlines

Legal name

National Air Cargo, Inc.

Website

https://gonational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo and Passenger Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Freight Charter Operators (THABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Carriers (Scheduled & Charter) (TLADAAAA), Heavy-Lift / Outsize Air Cargo Carriers (TLADAAAF), Humanitarian, Relief & Government Cargo Airlift (THABAEAI), Government & Military Passenger Charters (TLAFABAF)

Keywords

• Cargo charter services
• Passenger charter flights
• Air freight transportation
• Government defense logistics
• Humanitarian airlift services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cargo Charter Services: On-demand cargo charter services transporting oversized, high-value, humanitarian, aerospace, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, and specialized cargo for commercial and government customers worldwide
2. Passenger Charter Services: Premium passenger charter services for tour operators, business executives, military troops, sports teams, and entertainment groups using Airbus A330 and Boeing 757 aircraft
3. ACMI/CMI Services: Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) leasing arrangements with flexible capacity for operators requiring additional freighter resources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Airlines operates on-demand cargo and passenger charter air services for government, defense, commercial, and humanitarian customers worldwide. Its fleet of Boeing 777-200F freighters, Boeing 747-400 freighters, Airbus A330-200 passenger aircraft, and Boeing 757-200 transports oversized, high-value, humanitarian, aerospace, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, and specialized cargo as well as groups such as tour operators, sports teams, military troops, and entertainment clients. The airline holds CRAF carrier status and Open Skies traffic rights to over 100 countries, enabling it to serve as a US Department of Defense prime transporter and to support commercial cargo charter requirements globally.

Product overview

National Airlines operates under National Air Cargo Group as an integrated air cargo and passenger charter solutions provider. The company consists of two main divisions: National Airlines (airline operations) and National Air Cargo (freight forwarding/logistics). The airline division offers cargo charter services using Boeing 777-200F and Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft, alongside passenger charter services utilizing Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The cargo division provides end-to-end logistics including freight forwarding, multimodal transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, and ground handling. Together, these divisions serve defense, automotive, energy, fashion, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and humanitarian sectors with operations across over 450 airports worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Airlines Cargo Charter Services On-demand, flexible, safe, premium cargo charter services for oversized, high-value, humanitarian, aerospace, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, and specialized cargo, operated with a fleet of Boeing 777 freighters and Boeing 747 freighters serving global markets.
• National Airlines Passenger Charter Services Premium, personalized charter services for tour operators, business executives, military troops, sports teams, live orchestras, and other exclusive groups using Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 757 aircraft across the globe.
• National Air Cargo Freight Forwarding and Logistics Global end-to-end logistics solutions including freight forwarding, multimodal movement, third-party logistics, warehousing, ground handling support, and customs brokerage for government programs, defense, e-commerce, automotive, oil-field projects, and humanitarian aid.
• ACMI/CMI Aircraft Leasing Services Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) leasing arrangements offering flexible capacity to operators requiring additional freighter resources.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• GE AerospacecoreOthers · 23 July 2026National Airlines committed to purchase one GE90-110B engine and six CF6-80C2 engines to power Boeing 777F and 747F freighter aircraft. The order expands existing fleet of 30 CF6 engines and 8 GE90 engines. GE90 engines collectively power nearly 70% of world's widebody cargo airplanes.
• LuLu Group InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026LuLu Group utilized National Airlines Boeing 747 flights to transport approximately 3,153 tonnes of Kerala produce including fruits, vegetables, and festive items to UAE and GCC region. Partnership supports LuLu hypermarket supply chain across Gulf countries.
• BoeingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 July 2024National Airlines ordered four Boeing 777-200F freighters at Farnborough International Airshow, the first direct order with Boeing for the twin-engine freighter. Aircraft features 4,970nmi range, 102 tonne maximum payload capacity, and fuel-efficient technology. Deliveries began April 2026 with fourth aircraft expected in coming months.
• Food For The PoorstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2021Partnership to ship 300,000 surgical gowns to hospitals in Jamaica and Haiti. National Air Cargo Holdings donated medical supplies for distribution by Food For The Poor representatives.
• US Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2021National Airlines operates as CRAF (Civil Reserve Air Fleet) carrier providing prime transport services for US military logistics including Middle East missions, Afghanistan evacuation operations, and emergency response.
• US Agency for International Development (USAID)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021USAID mobilized and National Airlines transported emergency medical supplies including oxygen cylinders, masks, and medical equipment to India during COVID-19 crisis. Mission part of broader US government relief effort exceeding $100 million.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UPS Airlines: UPS Airlines is a major air cargo carrier within the integrated UPS logistics network. Comparable to National in cargo air transport and in serving government/defense contracts through adjacent logistics services.
• FedEx Express: FedEx Express is a global integrator operating a large scheduled all-cargo and passenger network. Although not a direct charter competitor, it overlaps with National on commercial cargo and exerts pricing pressure on charter yields.

Direct peers

• Western Global Airlines: Western Global operates a fleet of B747 freighters providing worldwide charter and ACMI services to customers including the US Department of Defense. It is a direct competitor in the same charter cargo and CRAF market.
• Kalitta Air: Kalitta Air is a US-based B747 freighter operator specializing in cargo charters and CRAF missions for the US government. Comparable to National on fleet type, customer base, and regulatory positioning.
• Atlas Air Worldwide: Atlas Air is the largest US-cargo-charter and ACMI operator, flying B747 freighters and offering similar charter, leasing, and passenger services. National Airlines competes head-to-head with Atlas on oversized cargo and government contract awards.
• AirBridgeCargo Airlines: AirBridgeCargo operates a wide-body freighter fleet (B747F) on international scheduled and charter cargo routes. Comparable to National in aircraft type, international cargo focus, and customer base.
• Hi Fly: Hi Fly is a Portugal-based ACMI and charter operator providing passenger and cargo charter services worldwide. Comparable to National Airlines on the passenger charter side and ACMI operating model.
• Cargolux: Cargolux is a leading European-based cargo carrier operating B747 freighters on scheduled and charter services globally. Comparable in fleet composition, capability for oversized cargo, and specialization in time-definite air freight.

Emerging players

• Antonov Airlines: Antonov Airlines specializes in heavy-lift and outsize cargo air transport using unique aircraft. It is comparable to National's oversized/oversized cargo charter work, particularly for energy and aerospace customers.
• Challenge Group (Challenge Airlines IL/Be): Challenge Group operates B747 freighters and a passenger airline focused on cargo and passenger charter services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Comparable to National in charter cargo and passenger ACMI capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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