TRANSCOM Awards Contract Extensions to 4 Charter Airlift Service Providers

The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded two-year contract extensions for four companies that offer charter airlift services to the Department of Defense.

All four companies will continue to support DOD’s international flight requirements through Sept. 30, 2024, the Pentagon said Monday.

The awardees and contract values are as follows:

The Federal Express Team: $1.63 billion
The Patriot Team: $1.45 billion
National Air Cargo Group: $110.4 million
Sun Country Airlines: $59.1 million

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