The group's principal activity is to transport mail packages and other time-sensitive cargo between 16 cities in the western portion of the United States. The cargo operations of the group are carried out through its wholly subsidiary alpine aviation, inc. The group's focus is on hauling mail for the United States postal service because of their favorable contracts, routes and payment practices. The group currently has 12 routes covering 16 western cities in 4 states. The group operates in the United States and Chile.