Mercury Air Group acquires 50% stake in Trans Asia Charters

Mercury Air Group, a worldwide aviation services company specializing in jet fuel, air cargo and U.S. government contracting, has purchased 50% of the stock of Hong Kong-based Trans Asia Charters (TAC), which specializes in medium and long term wet leases for cargo aircraft and long term dry leases for passenger aircraft.  TAC also operate ad hoc full charters with a special focus on cargo operations and military personnel flights using Western and Russian built aircraft. TAC is well known for concentrating on niche markets and special/outsize loads. Other TAC services include aircraft and engine inspections as well as sourcing of new and used aircraft for specific clients.