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Kalitta Air Explores Growth, Defense Partnerships

August 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Kalitta Air discusses growth and defense partnerships at Summit.
The company operates a fleet of 34 747s and 777s globally.
Kalitta Air has a major maintenance facility in Oscoda, Michigan.
The airline has a longstanding partnership with the U.S. military.

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Strategic Implications

Kalitta Air's growth and defense partnerships may indicate a shift in the air cargo industry towards more collaborative and technologically advanced operations. The company's investments in pilot training and workforce development suggest a focus on building a skilled and adaptable workforce, which could be beneficial for the industry as a whole.

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What Happened

Global Cargo Airline Discusses Future Of Air Cargo Operations

Kalitta Air, a privately owned global cargo airline, discussed its growth, workforce needs, and defense partnerships at the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit. The company’s Director of Workforce Programs and Operations Systems, Alicia Lawrence, and Managing Director of the Operations Control Center, Jamie Handley, shared insights into Kalitta Air’s worldwide operations and vision for the future of air cargo. The discussion highlighted the company’s unique culture of innovation and self-reliance, as well as its longstanding partnership with the U.S. military. This was reported by AJOT Newsroom.

Source | Originally Published: August 25, 2026

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