Airlift Asia Inc. (AAI) was organized as a 100% Filipino-owned airfreight forwarder on December 29, 1978 and started operating in January 1, 1981 as a duly-licensed Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (PCAB) domestic and international air cargo forwarder. The company was then officially accredited a year after by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on January 16, 1982. AAI’s stated purpose and vision is: “To be the leading Filipino total logistics solutions provider by creating a world class quality service for our customers through a team of competent and socially responsible associates.”