The air cargo charter business involves complex cost calculations and factor considerations.

Chartering a plane isn’t easy. Flight hours, block times, aviation fuel prices, and fluctuation indices need precise calculation. Predicting the impact of fuel price changes on charter costs, like for a one-year charter, is tough. For a Boeing 737, its hourly flight cost needs detailed calculation. Also, repositioning the plane and associated fees, whether domestic or international, must be considered.

After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, especially since 2020, flight routes have more restrictions. For European or US planes, passing through Russian airspace is a key issue. If not possible, flight hours increase by 2 – 3 hours, reducing economic benefits and increasing charter costs. For long-term charters, the impact of fuel price changes and different airspaces on flight time must be considered for the final benefits.