Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods are terms used synonymously to describe articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. These items have been identified and categorized by various government agencies, and safeguards put in place for their transport. In the United States, the transport of Hazardous Materials is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in Chapter 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR), and outside the U.S. by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in its manual titled Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Each organization recognizes that most dangerous goods can be safely carried by air providing certain principles are strictly followed. Most items defined as Hazardous Materials are allowed to be transported by air under certain regulatory conditions, but some items such as explosives cannot be transported by air. Our provider holds special permits authorizing it to transport by air explosives and most general hazardous materials Explosives Transport by Air For over 25-years, our operator has continuously held an Exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), authorizing transport in cargo-only aircraft Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only. With over 25 years experience transporting explosives to destinations around the world, our operator is the most recognized airline name in the hazardous materials carriage business among foreign governments and regulatory agencies. In addition to the United States, they hold explosives carriage licenses in six other countries, with general worldwide operating authority. Examples of explosives transported regularly include: |