CSI Aviation
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founder | Allen Weh |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
CSI Aviation, Inc. is a worldwide aviation services company and FAR Part 135 air carrier (Certificate# GRTA447E)[1] headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico with bases in Killeen, Texas, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1979 by Allen Weh, 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
[edit]CSI Aviation was founded in 1979 by Allen Weh, a now retired colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1983, CSI began representing various United States airlines to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) through the U.S. Military Traffic Command, which included handling Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) coordinating domestic and international military scheduled and air charter requirements.[2]
In 2009, CSI began offering fuel services.[3]
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 the National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA)[4]
2017–present
[edit]In September 2017, CSI deployed a Seeker Aircraft to Southeast Texas in support of the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.[5]
CSI was awarded the Freedom Award by the Department of Defense in 2017 for its support of military employees.[6]
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 U.S. Defense Department (DOD) [7]
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).[8]
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.[9]
Fleet
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CSI operates a fleet of twin-engine high-performance Beechcraft turboprops.[10] 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
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "About CSI Aviation".
- ^ "CSI Aviation launches low-cost fuel service". 8 June 2010.
- ^ "CSI Aviation Expands Medical Flight Service Capabilities with King Air 350 Aircraft". EMS World. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ Ortega, May (September 13, 2017). "ABQ aviation company sends aerial support to Harvey relief".
- ^ Writer, Kevin Robinson-Avila | Journal Staff (8 June 2017). "CSI honored for its support of military employees". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ Jan 29; Aviation, 2018 Molly McMillin | The Weekly Of Business. "CSI Aviation Earns DOD Approval For Flights". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Pecinovsky, Eric (2019-11-08). "Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract For System Engineering and Program Management for Universal Armament Interface Development". ClearanceJobs. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Albuquerque Business Journal". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "CSI Flight Operations". www.csiaviation.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
