WBy focusing on rented flights, medevac, medevac, and Rusgo Transportation and Helicopter, Aerocardal sought to have a nice 35 -year experience in this industry. Recently, the company has increasingly focused on expanding its goods services. Although the airline does not deal with all types of goods, it is equipped to manage a variety of specialized charges using its fleet of executive aircraft.
“Aerocardal is uniquely placed in the airline market in Chile. We are the only executive operator in the country accredited to dealing with shipping flights, unlike other private airlines that lack the necessary approvals. Trade airlines, on the other hand, cannot mix charging with passengers, and leave us in a position that allows to meet the urgent needs of Aerocardal.
Aerocardal fleet is specially designed for various operations, including only medevac flights, and executive flights. This is especially useful in Chile, a leading mining country, where the airline transports materials such as bombing, medical samples and pharmaceutical products – which exceed the capabilities of commercial airlines.
“Flexibility is one of our biggest strengths in Aerocardal, and it plays an important role in our shipping operations. Since we are a medical operator and shipping, we can send a shipping trip in less than two hours,” the real expression was. “Our aircraft are always ready, and we can switch between different configurations – reject them, medevac, and charging – in just 45 minutes. After operating these aircraft for years, we know them from the inside out, allowing us to make these transfers quickly and efficiently. “
In addition, the demand for the transportation of goods related to lithium is high, with Chilean one of the world’s leading producers in Lithium, which leads to the willingness to the most striking regulations surrounding the transfer of lithium batteries and relevant products, and put itself to meet the increasing demand for specialized services.
“Our pilots are under intensive training. Our staff and operations also perform detailed analyzes to assess possible risks, especially when transporting dangerous goods, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations,” continued.
Strong location
Central geography in Chile Santiago makes the ideal base for operations, with a fleet of 11 aircraft, including both helicopters and aircraft, allowing them to manage resources efficiently – covers, aircraft, ground crew and equipment – all from one location.
“I spent 19 years in Latam, where I worked in both passengers and goods. Dangerous and sensitive delivery of time.
“Chile had only one customized cargo plane -737-which was working on a fixed timetable, running north in one day and south the next day. With admitting that, we saw an opportunity: no one provided fast and flexible services for urgent delivery, such as aircraft spare parts, engines or high-value goods.”
This became clearer during the Covid-19 in 2020, when commercial airlines stopped moving medical samples. Since Aerocardal was classified as a basic service provider due to its operations in MEDEVAC, the company was one of the only companies authorized to transport sensitive medical charges such as blood samples.
“The results are talking about themselves. Five years ago, our goods were only 1 percent of our revenues. Today, 18 percent represents and continues to grow at an annual rate of 8-12 percent,” real continued. “Although not yet our main business line, it has become a strong and independent flow of income along with our executive services, delegates and fans. In addition, the only operator that provides this service in Santiago, we have built strong recognition in the market.
Fleet capabilities
One of the main strategic reasons for Aerocardal’s location is the availability of aircraft. For example, if Aerocardal sends a shipping trip to Punta Arenas, a three -hour flight in each direction, that plane is mainly tied for today.
“If a plane is involved in a long flight, we can still accommodate executive and medevac flights by using other aircraft in our fleet or renting an additional capacity when needed. This operating stability is necessary, especially since we have held contracts across different sectors that require immediate availability,” said Real Real.
Although the expansion of South America is always an option, at the present time, the company’s focus on Chile remains, as the demand for specialized shipping grows rapidly. The mining industry, especially lithium extraction, is, as we mentioned, suffers from significant growth, which increases the demand for the transport of goods. In addition, in southern Chile, energy projects-such as wind farms and helium-related operations-enhance more freight needs.
“We evaluate opportunities abroad, taking into account the challenges. In Argentina, for example, airline permissions can be obtained within two hours, making them an attractive market.” “In Peru, it takes to secure permissions of tastes and landing up to 48 hours, which creates obstacles.
“As a result, we are currently focusing on ways to allow ease of operation with faster and more efficient service. For the time being, about 85 percent of our goods trips are in Chile, where this is still our strongest and most reliable market.”
Ascending trend
In this market, there is a steady growth. Although it does not expand at the same rate of the passenger sector or commercial aviation, it is constantly increasing every year.
By the second half of this year, the industry expects a great movement in the lithium sector. Besides, the transfer of chemicals to mining processes has become increasing. These materials are necessary for various operations in this field, and when an urgent test or specialized treatment is needed, someone must move, often by air.
“Many companies do not meet iATA or IATA standards when it comes to filling their goods, especially in new industries in air charging,” the most prominent riyals. “We have worked actively with these companies to improve their packaging practices.
“Some believe that adding excessive layers of wrap makes their shipments safer, but in reality, appropriate packaging techniques allows better efficiency, allowing us to transport more goods at a lower cost to the customer. Taking these problems provides an opportunity to exchange operations and make air cargo more viable for some industries.
“We are not looking to compete with traditional fast mail services to deliver small packages. Instead, our goal is to be an operator to transport high -value goods, time for time, and safety.
