| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Caravan Cessna | 35 | up to 13 | 912 nm | 185 kts | |
| Cessna SkyCourier Cessna | 9 | – | – | – | |
Charter operator · United States
Empire Airlines
Hayden, Idaho cargo airline that describes itself as the largest regional operator for FedEx, flying ATR 42, ATR 72, Cessna Caravan and SkyCourier freighters. It has also added aerospace and unmanned divisions.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate COEA · Active
- Registered fleet
- 44 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Turboprops
- Base
- Hayden
- Founded
- 1977
Fleet
The Empire Airlines fleet
44 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (COEA). 2 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
2 aircraft types
TurbopropsModel photo35 aircraftCessna Caravan
Cessna
A rugged single-engine turboprop with a 16 ft 9 in cabin, seating for up to 13 passengers, rough-field tires and an amphibious version.
TurbopropsModel photo9 aircraftCessna SkyCourier
Cessna
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COEA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (COEA).
Legal name: Empire Airlines, Inc.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate COEA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About Empire Airlines
Empire Airlines is a cargo airline headquartered in Hayden, Idaho, near Coeur d'Alene, which has grown from small beginnings into the largest regional operator for FedEx. It flies feeder routes across the western United States, linking FedEx hubs with smaller cities.
Its fleet runs from Cessna 208 Caravans and new Cessna 408 SkyCouriers, delivered for FedEx in 2022, to ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop freighters; in 2020 it was chosen as the North American launch customer for the new ATR 72-600F freighter. The same group owns West Air in California, and Empire has added aerospace and unmanned aircraft divisions. It is a feeder partner in FedEx's Purple Runway pilot programme.
Empire carries freight rather than passengers, so this profile is listed for reference.
Services
- ✓Feeder cargo for FedEx
- ✓Aerospace services
- ✓Unmanned aircraft division
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Empire Airlines have?+
44: 35 Cessna Caravan and 9 Cessna SkyCourier.
Is Empire Airlines licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Empire Airlines holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (COEA).
Where is Empire Airlines based?+
Hayden, Idaho.
How many passengers can Empire Airlines fly?+
Up to 13 on its Cessna Caravan. Across the fleet, cabins seat 13 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of Empire Airlines?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Empire Airlines. Empire Airlines operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Empire Airlines?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Empire Airlines, and Empire Airlines has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Empire Airlines website empireairlines.com
- Wikipedia: Empire Airlines en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_Airlines
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