CSI Aviation


CSI Aviation, Inc. is a worldwide aviation services company and FAR Part 135 air carrier headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico with bases in Killeen, Texas, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1979 by Colonel Allen Weh, CSI provides air charter and aircraft leasing to corporations, athletic teams, political campaigns and government agencies. CSI maintains a GSA Schedule to provide air charter services to the Federal government as both an operator and as a broker.

History

CSI Aviation was founded by Allen Weh, a retired colonel in the United States Marine Corps, in 1979.
In 1983, CSI began representing various United States airlines to the U.S. Department of Defense through the U.S. Transportation Command, which includes handling Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues and coordinating domestic and international military air charter requirements.
In 2009, CSI began offering fuel services.
CSI donated a Seeker surveillance aircraft to support the New Mexico State Police in 2013. State Police Chief Robert Shilling says the Seeker will enhance mission capabilities and increase support to multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
CSI Aviation's Medical Flight Services group is accredited

2017–present

In September 2017, CSI deployed the Seeker Aircraft to Southeast Texas in support of the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
CSI was awarded the Freedom Award by the Department of Defense in 2017 for its support of military employees.
CSI Aviation was certified by the U.S. Military Commercial Airlift Review Board in 2018 to operate on-demand passenger, cargo and air medical flights for the U.S. Defense Department
In 2019, CSI was awarded a position on a $5.7 billion contract to provide worldwide airlift services for the US Department of Defense. The firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract was awarded by the US Transportation Command.

Fleet

CSI operates a fleet of twin engine high performance Beechcraft turboprops. These aircraft are preferred for their excellent safety record, comfort, speed, and reliability. All aircraft operated by CSI are flown by two type rated pilots.
The CSI Aviation fleet includes the following aircraft :
AircraftIn
Fleet		Tail
Number		PassengersAir
Ambulance
King Air 901N591AWUp to 5Yes
King Air 2001N505AWUp to 7Yes
King Air 3001N531AWUp to 9Yes
King Air 3501N571AWUp to 9Yes
BE-1900D1N190AWUp to 19No
BE-1900D1N195AWUp to 19No
Total6