CSI Aviation, Inc. is a worldwide aviation services company and FAR Part 135 air carrier (Certificate# GRTA447E) headquartered in

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with bases in

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, and

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. Founded in 1979 by

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, CSI provides air charter and aviation services to corporations, and government agencies. CSI also maintains a GSA Schedule (Contract # GS-33F-0025V) to provide air charter services to the Federal government as both an air carrier and manager of aviation programs.

History

CSI Aviation was founded in 1979 by

, a now retired colonel in the

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Reserve. In 1983, CSI began representing various United States airlines to the

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(DOD) through the U.S. Military Traffic Command, which included handling

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(CRAF) coordinating domestic and international military scheduled and air charter requirements. In 2009, CSI began offering fuel services. In 2014, CSI acquired a Texas based Part 135 Operation to add organic Flight Operations capability to its operations. In 2016, CSI's Part 135 division added Medical Flight Services, which is accredited by th
National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications
(NAAMTA)

2017–present

In September 2017, CSI deployed a Seeker Aircraft to Southeast Texas in support of the

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relief efforts. CSI was awarded the ''Freedom Award'' by the Department of Defense in 2017 for its support of military employees. CSI Aviation was certified by the U.S. Military Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) in 2018 to operate on-demand passenger, cargo and air medical flights for the

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(DOD) In 2019, CSI was awarded a position on a $5.7 billion contract to provide worldwide airlift services for the US Department of Defense (DoD). The firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract was awarded by the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). Also in 2019, CSI began operating daily flights under contract for the U.S. Navy between West Palm Beach, FL and a Navy Base in the Bahama Islands. In 2020, CSI was tasked by U.S. Health and Human Services to airlift almost two thousand passengers from a cruise ship docked in Oakland, CA due to an outbreak of COVID-19. In February 2025,

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awarded CSI a no-bid contract worth $128 million to remove immigrants pursuant to enforcement of the

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. This was after 2024 when CSI provided space for

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to conduct a rally for his presidential campaign in Albuquerque.

Fleet

CSI operates a fleet of twin-engine high-performance Beechcraft turboprops. These aircraft are preferred for their excellent safety record, comfort, speed, and reliability. All aircraft operated by CSI are flown by two type rated pilots.

References

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