Founded in 2000, Kalitta Air offers a range of transportation services. The company maintains a fleet of more than 15 Boeing 747 freighters and offers on-demand charter services to customers throughout the world. It delivers heavy machinery, medical equipment, livestock and perishable products. The company operates a scheduled-route network that extends throughout Hong Kong, United States, Europe and the Middle East. It also provides aircraft to various international airlines and the Department of Defense. The company operates a repair station that employs over 650 people and offers cargo tracking, fleet maintenance, overhaul and repair solutions. In addition, Kalitta Air operates a paint department and jet engine, aircraft battery, tire and brake shops.