Explosives Transport by Air

For over 35 years, Phoenix Air has continuously held a Special Permit issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This permit authorizes Phoenix Air to transport Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 explosives aboard cargo-only aircraft, including those otherwise prohibited from air transport or exceeding standard quantity limits.

A copy of Phoenix Air’s U.S. DOT Explosives Special Permit is available upon request through our Charter Department. It can also be viewed online at the U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration web site (www.phmsa.dot.gov).

The Industry Leader in Hazardous Materials Transport

With more than three decades of experience safely transporting explosives worldwide, Phoenix Air is one of the most recognized names in hazardous materials air transport. Trusted by foreign governments and regulatory agencies, Phoenix Air holds explosives carriage licenses in six additional countries beyond the United States and maintains general worldwide operating authority.

Examples of Explosives Regularly Transported by Phoenix Air:

  • Class 1.1D – Shaped Charges for the Commercial Blasting Industry

  • Class 1.1F – Projectiles with Bursting Charges for the Defense Industry

  • Class 1.1B – Detonators for the Oil Industry

  • Class 1.3C – Rockets for the Defense Industry

  • Explosive Pyrotechnics – Used in the Motion Picture Industry

This is only a partial list of explosives authorized for transport aboard Phoenix Air’s cargo-only aircraft. A Phoenix Air Hazardous Materials Specialist is available to discuss your specific transport needs and the regulations governing the shipment of hazardous materials.

Phoenix Air is a member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (www.isee.org).