Hazardous Cargo

“Hazardous Materials” and “Dangerous Goods” are terms used interchangeably to describe articles or substances that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment. These items have been identified and categorized by various domestic and international regulatory agencies, with safeguards established to ensure their safe transport across all modes of transportation, including air travel.

In the United States, the transport of hazardous materials is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Outside the U.S., these regulations are governed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

Both regulatory bodies recognize that most hazardous materials can be safely transported by air when strict compliance with established safety principles and regulations is maintained. However, certain items, such as explosives, are generally prohibited from air transport under U.S. and international regulations. Phoenix Air holds a Special Permit issued by the U.S. DOT, allowing the transport of explosives under specific conditions (see section above).

General Hazardous Materials Transport by Air

Although explosives fall under the category of hazardous materials, many other substances are also restricted from air transport unless authorized under special permits. Phoenix Air is certified to transport many of these regulated materials, including:

Class 2 – Flammable, Non-Flammable, and Toxic Gases

Class 3 – Flammable Liquids

Class 4 – Flammable Solids

Class 5 – Oxidizing Substances

Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substances

Class 7 – Radioactive Materials

Class 8 – Corrosives

When other modes of hazardous materials transport are unavailable—whether due to the nature of the cargo or urgent time constraints—Phoenix Air is your ultimate air transport solution.