Gold Bullion Transport by Cargo Aircraft: Swiss Refinery → Central Banks

Gold Bullion Transport by Dedicated Cargo Aircraft

Transferring gold bullion between Swiss refineries — Valcambi, PAMP, Argor-Heraeus, Metalor — and central banks worldwide demands uncompromising security and traceability. Private Jets Connect operates a secure cargo charter service dedicated to transporting London Good Delivery bars and kilobars, with a security apparatus meeting LBMA standards and the requirements of purchasing central banks.

Every flight is exclusive: no third-party freight shares the hold. Bullion is loaded into armored aerial vaults fitted with tamper-evident seals and placed under continuous surveillance. From Zurich or Geneva, we deliver to the vaults of the Bank of England, the New York Fed, the SNB, or any sovereign institution, via direct flight and within hours.

Security Protocol and LBMA Compliance

Our protocol relies on a certified chain of custody, guaranteeing the integrity of each bar from the refinery dock to the central bank vault. Upon collection, every bar is identified by its serial number, weight in troy ounces, fineness, and the assay certificate from the LBMA-accredited refinery.

Loading is carried out under the supervision of a certified security officer and recorded on continuous video. The aerial vaults are locked and sealed before cargo hold closure. During the flight, encrypted GPS tracking transmits the cargo position every 60 seconds to the client’s security desk. Upon arrival, handover is performed in the presence of a central bank representative and an independent auditor, with joint signature on the delivery protocol.

Capacity and Insurance Coverage

A dedicated cargo aircraft can carry from 500 kg to several tons of bullion on a single flight — representing hundreds of Good Delivery bars worth several billion dollars. Our declared value insurance coverage is calculated on the LBMA AM/PM fixing on the day of loading, with a specific “precious metals transit” policy underwritten by Lloyd’s of London. The same Lloyd’s-backed coverage and armored transport protocols extend to our Luxury, Fashion & Art cargo services for high-value jewelry and collectibles.

For recurring flows — monthly sovereign reserve replenishment or inter-refinery transfers — we offer framework contracts with preferential pricing and reserved flight slots. Request your confidential quote for any gold bullion transport.