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Air Cargo Carriers

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Aircraft and Pilots Head Home

- Dominican Republic

After being detained in the Dominican Republic since December 2, 2010 Air Cargo Carriers, LLC is pleased to announce that pilots Kevin Kuranz and Christopher Schmidt have been released and are on their way home. No charges had ever been filed against either of the pilots. James Germek, owner of Air Cargo Carriers, LLC has been in the Dominican Republic along with family members of the pilots to provide assistance and support. Steve Altnau, Director of Operations with Air Cargo stated "We are thrilled with the outcome of the hearing yesterday and are looking forward to having our pilots back home".


Air Cargo Carriers, LLC will continue to cooperate fully with the United States and Dominican authorities in the investigation of the narcotics found on a company operated cargo aircraft.