Fargo Jet Center Supports Global Beef Airlift Delivery

Fargo Jet Center Inc (FJC) loaded the 1st of 12 scheduled flights of North Dakota cattle onto a Kalitta Airlines 747-200 en route to Kazakhstan.

FJC cargo team prepares crates loaded with 5 cows each for aircraft loading.

FJC and Global Beef Consultants entered into an agreement to support the airlift mission over the next several weeks. Approximately two flights per week will depart Fargo, most of which will be 747 aircraft. Fargo Jet Center ground crews handle both the aircraft and the loading of the cargo (approximately 160 cows per flight).

FJC cargo team pauses for a quick photo op before sending out the 1st flight to Kazakhstan.

“We’ve handled many different cargo flights in the past but one of this magnitude and type of cargo creates unique challenges,” said Jim Sweeney, President of Fargo Jet Center. “We are excited about the opportunity to support such an import milestone in exports from North Dakota and growth in cargo operations at Fargo’s Hector International Airport (KFAR).”

FJC cargo Team loads a crate on the lower deck of a Kalitta Airlines 747.

About Fargo Jet Center:

FJC is recognized worldwide as a leading provider of aviation services. An FBO based in Fargo, ND (KFAR), Fargo Jet Center is an Avfuel® branded dealer, award-winning aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station and aircraft dealer. FJC maintains maintenance and sales relationships with Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Pilatus. In addition, FJC operates a fleet of charter aircraft, a flight school, and provides aircraft management services.

(left center) Cows are loaded in to crates by Global Beef Cowboys. (Center) Empty crates are preloaded on dollies.