Government Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Contracts
NAICS 481219 · Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
Government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts totaled $744M across 506 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 425.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Homeland Security was the largest buyer, accounting for $466M (63% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $572,153,668 across 159 awards with activity that year, a change of +425.8% from $108,822,225 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $744,302,784 across 506 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $572M
- Awards in FY2026
- 159
- Change vs FY2025
- +425.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $744M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation contract spending by year
Federal other nonscheduled air transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 481219. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $572,153,668 | 159 | +425.8% |
| FY2025 | $108,822,225 | 211 | +71.8% |
| FY2024 | $63,326,891 | 237 | n/a |
About government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts
Federal spending on other nonscheduled air transportation contracts rose 803% from FY2024 ($63.3M) to FY2026 ($572M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 73% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Homeland Security spends the most on other nonscheduled air transportation contracts (63%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, California and Georgia.
NAICS 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top other nonscheduled air transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daedalus Aviation Corporation | $463,638,746 | 62.3% |
| 2 | Phoenix Air Group, Inc. | $47,002,125 | 6.3% |
| 3 | Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. | $36,128,836 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Rampart Aviation, LLC. | $32,151,169 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Construction Helicopters, LLC | $29,270,130 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Aery Aviation, LLC | $28,930,495 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC | $27,029,694 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Kenn Borek Air LTD | $19,885,730 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Win Win Aviation, Inc. | $19,403,520 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Strategic Airborne Operations JV, LLC | $12,945,247 | 1.7% |
Agencies buying other nonscheduled air transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481219.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $465,830,377 | 62.6% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $185,717,315 | 25.0% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $53,997,404 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $36,414,216 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $2,013,171 | 0.3% |
| 6 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $173,707 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $75,334 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $60,000 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Agency for International Development | $21,260 | <0.1% |
Where other nonscheduled air transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $574,754,788 | 77.2% |
| 2 | California | $53,216,671 | 7.1% |
| 3 | Georgia | $19,697,033 | 2.6% |
| 4 | Maryland | $17,797,309 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Colorado | $15,715,339 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Arizona | $10,669,787 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Michigan | $9,720,782 | 1.3% |
| 8 | North Carolina | $7,996,928 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Florida | $3,628,440 | 0.5% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $1,400,266 | 0.2% |
Recent other nonscheduled air transportation contract awards
The latest other nonscheduled air transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Alci Aviation LTD. | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTHE WORK UNDER THIS TASK ORDER IS DEFINED BY TASK ORDER 0001 ATTACHMENT 1, STATEMENT OF WORK, REVISION 1 (AUGUST 17, 2026); ATTACHMENT 2, CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST, REVISION 1 (AUGUST 17, 2026); | $85,570 | 80ARC026F0042 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Reach Air Medical Services, LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 B2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FLIGHT- REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES | $85,365 | 15B61626P00000240 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Air Rarotonga LTD | Department of CommerceATMOSPHERIC SAMPLING SERVICES COOK ISLAND | $60,000 | 1333MJ26P0070 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Mercy Air Service Inc | Department of JusticeFY26 B2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FLIGHT- MERCY AIR MEDICAL SERVICES AUG | $79,117 | 15B61626P00000238 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Kenn Borek Air LTD | Department of the InteriorNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) EXCLUSIVE USE FIXED WING FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS (OPP) - TASK ORDER IN SUPPORT OF OPTION PERIOD THREE FLIGHT SERVICES | $7,224,837 | 140D0426F0994 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Grand Aire Inc | Department of JusticeAIR CHARTER TO TRANSFER INMATE NICHOLSON, BRUCE #33750-001 FROM MARIANNA (MNA) AIRPORT TO FMC BUTNER (BUH MS) AIRPORT FOR CONTINUED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT FMC BUTNER. | $23,490 | 15B30826F00000099 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO ESTABLISH THE SPRING VALLEY QUARANTINE AREA AND FLIGHT HOURS TO PROVIDE AIRCRAFT SUPPORT FOR THE RELEASE OF STERILE FRUIT FLIES FROM USDA IDIQ 12639525D0005 CLIN 2001. | $135,010 | 12639526F0818 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Grand Aire Inc | Department of JusticeFCI FT DIX - MEDICAL FLIGHT: 08/25/2026 TRENTON, NJ (KTTN) -ROXBORO, NC (KTDF) 8 AM TO 9:10 AM ROXBORO, NC (KTDF) - TRENTON, NJ (KTTN) 10:20-11:22 AM 2 OFFICERS 1 INMATE | $19,382 | 15BFTD26F00000170 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. | Department of AgricultureOPTION YEAR 2 RELEASE STERILE FRUIT FLIES IN LOS ANGELES BASIN FOR MEDFLY RELEASE PROGRAM | $961,454 | 12639526F0786 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Rocky Mountain Holdings, L.l.c. | Department of JusticeEMERGENCY AIRFLIGHT TRANSPORT FOR AN INMATE AT FCI RAY BROOK EO 14398 | $64,111 | 15B0AT26P21200005 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Phoenix Air Group, Inc. | Department of the InteriorNAVSEA FIXED WING RANGE SUPPORT | $850,000 | 140D0426F0850 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFLIGHT HOURS TO PROVIDE AIRCRAFT SUPPORT FOR THE RELEASE OF STERILE FRUIT FLIES IN LA MESA MEXICAN FRUIT FLY QUARANTINE. | $135,000 | 12639526F0723 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Direct Charter Service, Inc | Department of DefensePROPS - MONTHLY FIXED TASK ORDER | $698,561 | N0042126F1255 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Direct Charter Service, Inc | Department of DefensePROPS - CNAL SUPPORT | $41,632 | N0042126F1249 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Skydive Elsinore Inc | Department of DefenseHIGH-ALTITUDE HIGH-OPENING TRAINING | $86,000 | M0068126F0254 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Skydive Elsinore Inc | Department of DefenseMILITARY FREEFALL TRAINING | $43,800 | M0068126F0249 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Direct Charter Service, Inc | Department of DefensePROPS - CAS ID 2026-080 USS RAMAGE DDG61 AEGIS OPTICAL ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION | $4,356 | N0042126F1264 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Win Win Aviation, Inc. | Department of DefenseSTTS BLADE HOURS | $83,604 | H9242926FE003 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Win Win Aviation, Inc. | Department of DefenseAIRLIFT SUPPORT SERVICES - FIXED | $54,678 | FA487726F0199 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Win Win Aviation, Inc. | Department of DefenseTHIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICE(S) CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CONTRACT AIR TRANSPORTATION AND AIRBORNE/AIRDROP SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE REGIMENTAL RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY (RRC) IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MILITARY FREE | $175,322 | H9242126FE021 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Aery Aviation, LLC | Department of DefenseCAS ID 2026-028 J-ONR FLIGHT TEST | $17,916 | N0042126F1224 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Mercy Air Service Inc | Department of JusticeFY26 B2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FLIGHT- MERCY AIR MEDICAL SERVICES | $98,633 | 15B61626P00000197 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Reach Air Medical Services, LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 B2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FLIGHT- REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES | $91,836 | 15B61626P00000196 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Arne Aviation LLC | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE CANOPY CONTROL COURSE OF INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHMENT 1, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHM | $79,556 | H9224026FE340 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateAIR TRANSPORT TO NORTHERN ICELAND | $19,732 | 191C7026P0191 |
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How to win government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts
Federal other nonscheduled air transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 481219. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for other nonscheduled air transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many other nonscheduled air transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts?
- Federal other nonscheduled air transportation contracts use NAICS 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest other nonscheduled air transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 481219 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Daedalus Aviation Corporation ($464M), Phoenix Air Group, Inc. ($47M) and Dynamic Aviation Group, Inc. ($36.1M).
- Which agencies buy the most other nonscheduled air transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Homeland Security ($466M), the Department of Defense ($186M) and the Department of the Interior ($54M).
- Where are government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal other nonscheduled air transportation work is performed in Virginia ($575M), California ($53.2M) and Georgia ($19.7M).
- Is federal spending on other nonscheduled air transportation contracts growing?
- Federal other nonscheduled air transportation contract obligations rose 803% from FY2024 ($63.3M) to FY2026 ($572M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for other nonscheduled air transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 481219, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government other nonscheduled air transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 481219 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for other nonscheduled air transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.