The history of Ameriflight began in 1968 when founder Don Burr created the company in response to the growing demand for on-demand air cargo services. Initially, Burr operated a single Cessna 402 aircraft out of his base in Van Nuys, California. The following year, he opened an additional base in Burbank and by the end of 1969, the fleet had grown to include two more Cessna 402s and a Learjet.

Ameriflight soon became an essential part of the air freight industry, providing reliable and cost-effective services to customers in California and across the United States. In 1972, the company expanded its fleet to include twelve aircraft and began offering scheduled cargo flights between its bases. That same year, Ameriflight became the first air cargo carrier to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The early 1980s saw Ameriflight’s fleet expand to include larger aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan and the Beechcraft 99. By 1985, the company had grown to include twenty-two aircraft and had become one of the largest regional cargo carriers in the United States.

In the 1990s, Ameriflight was acquired by the Burlington Air Express (BAX) and the company continued to grow and expand its services. In 1997, the company opened its first international base in Toronto, Canada. This expansion enabled the company to offer services to customers in Canada and Mexico.

Ameriflight has continued to grow and expand its services over the years. In 2003, the company was acquired by Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) and in 2007, it opened its first base in Hawaii. The company has also continued to add new aircraft to its fleet, including the Saab 340, the ATR 42, and the Beechcraft 1900.

The company has also experienced a few notable milestones in its history. In 2008, Ameriflight was the first cargo carrier to receive approval from the FAA to use the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system for navigation. The system enables the company’s aircraft to be tracked in real time, which has greatly enhanced safety and efficiency.

In 2011, Ameriflight was the first air cargo carrier to be approved to use the NextGen navigation system, which is an upgrade of the ADS-B system. In 2013, the company was also the first to receive approval to use electronic flight bags, which enable pilots to access important flight information without the need for paper documents.

Throughout its history, Ameriflight has had a few notable incidents, including a crash in 2005 in which a Cessna Caravan crashed while on approach to an airport in California. All three crew members were killed in the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that pilot error was the primary cause of the accident.

In 2008, the company was also the subject of a federal investigation into alleged violations of safety regulations. That investigation concluded in 2010 and no punitive action was taken against the company.

Today, Ameriflight is one of the largest regional cargo carriers in the United States, operating a fleet of more than sixty aircraft. The company continues to provide reliable and cost-effective services to customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.