Why Charter Instead of Commercial Air Freight for Cargo?

Commercial air freight shares cargo space with other shippers' goods, routes through hub airports, and moves on the carrier's schedule rather than yours. Cargo charter removes all three constraints for shipments where speed, security, or handling requirements make that routing unacceptable.

• Speed: the aircraft is positioned and ready to depart as soon as the shipment and documentation are confirmed, without waiting for a scheduled carrier's next available cargo slot.
• Chain of custody: your shipment travels alone, with a single point of pickup and delivery rather than passing through multiple sorting and transfer points.
• Direct point-to-point routing: no intermediate stops or hub transfers that add transit time and handling risk.
• Aircraft matched to the shipment: turboprop through ultra-long-range jet, selected for the cargo's size, weight, and handling requirements rather than a fixed commercial freight container.

Hogani Jets coordinates cargo charter for a range of high-value, time-critical, and sensitive freight categories. Feasibility depends on the specific item, its dimensions, and any regulatory classification, confirmed at the time of enquiry.

• High-value assets: precious metals, jewelry, cash, and fine art requiring secure, direct transport.
• Medical cargo and organ transport: time-critical shipments coordinated with the same certified medical operator network used for Hogani Jets medical charter.
• Urgent industrial and aerospace parts: replacement components needed at a production site or grounded aircraft (AOG) where downtime cost outweighs charter cost.
• Sensitive documents and data media: courier-supervised or unaccompanied shipments requiring chain-of-custody handling.
• Live animal transport: livestock, competition animals, and zoo or breeding transfers travelling as freight. This is distinct from a passenger's personal pet travelling in the cabin; see Hogani Jets' family and personal charter pages for pet travel.
• Time-critical commercial goods: inventory or components where a delayed delivery has a defined, quantifiable cost.

Aircraft selection for cargo charter is driven by shipment size, weight, and handling requirements rather than passenger count. The table below reflects typical mission fit across the Hogani Jets network.

Some categories of regulated or hazardous material can be shipped by private charter, but this is not a standard capability of every Part 135 operator. Hogani Jets sources operators specifically certified for the applicable hazard class on a case-by-case basis, covering the permits, packaging, and documentation requirements the shipment falls under. Hogani Jets does not place regulated or hazardous cargo with an operator who does not hold the required certification for that hazard class.

Cargo charter can move livestock, competition animals, and zoo or breeding transfers as freight. This is a separate service from a passenger's personal pet travelling in the main cabin during a family or personal charter, which Hogani Jets also coordinates. Live animal cargo requires an aircraft and cabin configuration matched to the species and size, including temperature control where needed, and advance coordination with the operator on handling and any destination import requirements.

For time-critical shipments, Hogani Jets works to confirm an appropriately positioned aircraft and have it airborne as quickly as aircraft availability in the departure market allows, often within hours of a confirmed booking. Same-day and urgent cargo requests are handled directly by phone or email rather than the standard enquiry process, so the aircraft search can begin immediately.

International cargo charter requires a cargo manifest, customs documentation for both the origin and destination countries, and any permits specific to the cargo type. Regulated or hazardous cargo requires additional certification-specific paperwork, and some destinations require advance customs pre-clearance for high-value or sensitive shipments. Hogani Jets identifies and coordinates the full documentation set for each cargo charter at the time of booking.

Cargo charter pricing follows the same hourly rate structure as Hogani Jets' passenger charter fleet, since cargo is carried in the cabin or hold of the same aircraft rather than a dedicated freighter. Total trip cost reflects aircraft category, distance, and any special handling, security, or documentation requirements.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a quote specific to your shipment's size, weight, and handling requirements.

Hogani Jets coordinates each charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

How much does a cargo charter cost?

Cargo charter starts at approximately $1,100+ per hour on a turboprop for short-range, lighter shipments, rising to $9,500+ per hour on an ultra-long-range jet for larger or longer-range cargo. Total trip cost depends on aircraft category, distance, and any special handling or security requirements. Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a quote specific to your shipment.

How is cargo charter different from commercial air freight?

Commercial air freight shares cargo space with other shippers' goods, moves through a hub-and-spoke network, and runs on the carrier's schedule. Cargo charter reserves the entire aircraft for your shipment alone, flies direct point-to-point on your schedule, and typically moves faster door-to-door for time-critical or high-value freight.

Can I charter a jet for cargo only, with no passengers onboard?

Yes. Cargo-only charters are common for high-value assets, sensitive documents, urgent parts, and other freight where no passenger needs to travel with the shipment. A courier or company representative can also travel onboard if the shipment requires supervision.

How fast can an urgent cargo charter be arranged?

For time-critical requests, Hogani Jets works to confirm an appropriately positioned aircraft and have it airborne within hours of a confirmed booking, depending on aircraft availability in the departure market. Contact Hogani Jets directly for urgent or same-day cargo requests.

What can be shipped on a private cargo charter?

Common cargo charter shipments include high-value assets such as precious metals, jewelry, and cash; medical cargo including organs for transplant; urgent industrial or aerospace parts; sensitive documents and data media; and time-critical commercial goods. Contact Hogani Jets to confirm feasibility for your specific shipment.

Can dangerous goods or hazardous materials be shipped by private charter?

Some categories of regulated or hazardous material can be shipped by private charter, but this requires an operator specifically certified to handle that class of dangerous goods. Hogani Jets sources certified operators for regulated cargo on a case-by-case basis and does not place hazardous shipments with operators who do not hold the required certification.

Can live animals be transported on a cargo charter?

Yes. Cargo charter can move livestock, competition animals, and zoo or breeding transfers as freight, separate from a passenger's personal pet travelling in the cabin. Live animal shipments require aircraft configured for the species, temperature control where needed, and advance coordination with the operator. For a personal pet travelling with you, see Hogani Jets' family and personal charter pages instead.

How is high-value cargo secured during transport?

High-value shipments such as precious metals, jewelry, and cash are coordinated with chain-of-custody handling from pickup to delivery, direct point-to-point routing with no intermediate stops, and vetted ground handlers at both ends. Additional security arrangements can be coordinated on request for particularly sensitive shipments.

What documentation is required for an international cargo charter?

International cargo charter requires a cargo manifest, customs documentation for the origin and destination countries, and any applicable permits for the specific cargo type. Regulated or hazardous cargo requires additional certification-specific paperwork. Hogani Jets identifies and coordinates the full documentation set at the time of booking.

What size and weight of cargo can a charter aircraft carry?

Payload capacity depends on aircraft category, from several hundred pounds on a turboprop to several thousand pounds on a heavy or ultra-long-range jet, with cabin door and hold dimensions varying by aircraft. Confirm the dimensions, weight, and any special handling requirements of your shipment at the time of enquiry so Hogani Jets can match the correct aircraft.

Is a cargo charter flight insured?

Yes. Cargo charter flights are covered under the operating carrier's aviation liability and cargo insurance, consistent with Part 135 operating requirements. For unusually high-value shipments, additional declared-value or supplemental cargo insurance can sometimes be arranged through the operator at the time of booking. Confirm coverage limits for your specific shipment value when booking.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier for cargo charter flights?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All cargo charters are coordinated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who hold operational control and, where required, the specific certification for the cargo type being transported.