The aviation sector is one of the most complex industries in the world.
Every moment a commercial airliner sits on the ground, time and money are wasted. Revenue operations, combined with manufacturing and maintenance of commercial aircraft, make for complex internal processes and supply chain operations. The speed, expertise, and experience of freight services from AirFrieght.com transform your aviation and aerospace supply chain operations. Whether it’s in the air or on the ground, freight services by AirFreight.com get you back on the move with the prompt delivery of parts and equipment throughout North America.
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Airlines must maintain an inventory of manufacturing parts to make minor repairs efficiently. These parts are stockpiled at major hubs. Most airlines are also contracted with MROs to conduct routine maintenance and perform FAA-mandated checks. Although many MROs are located at major hubs to make maintenance as easy as towing an airplane from one hangar to another, invariably, parts go out of stock. Because the biggest challenge is getting the right aircraft part in the right place at the right time, having an expedited freight solution backing you up as fast as possible is critical when every minute counts.
Choose a provider that goes the extra mile to meet your logistics needs.
The aviation industry is a highly competitive market. Under massive economic and regulatory pressures, airlines constantly look for ways to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and increase competitiveness. Using cut-rate logistics providers is not one of them. Get the security and peace of mind that comes with shipping services and expertise from AirFreight.com.
AOG Strategy
Due to the potential ripple effect of an AOG, every operator must have a thoroughly planned AOG strategy, a trusted MRO to support it, and a logistics partner who gets parts and equipment when and where they are needed—on time. That partner is AirFreight.com. Let’s look at what an AOG is, then we’ll look at how same day air and other services from AirFreight.com will get you airborne again.
Anatomy of an AOG
Although every AOG is unique, these incidents typically follow the same general pattern:
- Once the airplane is grounded, the airline calls the airplane manufacturer and/or MRO for support.
- An AOG team from the manufacturer is dispatched to assess the airplane's condition, diagnose the issue, and determine what parts are needed.
- The airline agrees to the scope of repairs and signs a contract to start work.
- Parts, personnel, tools, and equipment are sent to the airplane work site. This is where same day services from AirFreight.com can get you back in the air.
- Work begins, and when completed, it is signed off by the quality manager, indicating the airplane may return to flight.
- The airplane flies out to return to revenue service or to complete additional repairs not possible in its current location.
Schedule Impact
If an airplane is grounded, a different one must be found to plug the schedule gap. Airlines do not have fleets of spare airplanes just sitting around because they only generate revenue when they are flying passengers. In some cases, an airline might obtain a short-term lease on a comparable aircraft to fill the schedule gap, and in others, the route might simply be canceled temporarily. Airlines try to avoid these options due to their significant costs.
Fleet Disruptions
Airplanes out of position and out of service drive up operating costs. AOGs often require repairs to be made on site—often in less-than-ideal conditions—or flown to an MRO facility, depending on the severity of the maintenance problem. This takes the airplane and flight crew out of its service area, requiring deadhead legs that do nothing but burn fuel and dollars, with no revenue to show for it.
Loss of Revenue Service
This issue is so critical that insurance options have been created specifically for airlines to recover costs from AOG situations. Not only is ticket revenue forfeit, but cargo revenue is also lost. Commercial flights carry millions of tons of freight every year, so when a flight is grounded due to maintenance issues, it causes significant issues up and down the logistics chain. These are exactly the types of situations that the experienced expeditors at AirFreight.com work to mitigate when it happens to your freight!
Decreased Customer Satisfaction
Airlines try to avoid creating unhappy passengers and freight customers, so when a flight is delayed or canceled due to a maintenance issue, their reputation and brand takes a hit. If you consider the costs for hotel and meal vouchers for stranded passengers or having to rebook them on other flights with a competing airline, you can clearly see why AOG situations require same day air services to safely move time-sensitive parts and equipment.
Air Charter
Private flights on an AirFreight.com air charter provide the exclusivity and speed you need to hit those critical deadlines. Air charters offer complete shipment flexibility from departure time to final destination. Air charters are one of the fastest shipping options available and include in-flight tracking, so you’ll always know the status of your parts shipment.
Ground Expedite
Before your aircraft gets back in the air, the parts have to travel by ground—at least part of the way. Ground expedite service from AirFreight.com includes everything from Sprinter vans to small and large straight trucks, up to 53-foot tractor trailer delivery teams. We’ll pick up your shipment, deliver it to the airport, then receive it at the other end—providing hand-carried service as necessary or required.
Always Free Freight Quotes
AirFreight.com offers efficient and effective solutions across a wide range of service options. No prior account is needed to get started. Just call us at (800) 713-1000, or enter your order online. All costs are listed without any hidden fees, so you know upfront how much you will pay.
Customized Solutions
We do all the logistical legwork to find the best solution for your specific situation. It might mean an exclusive air charter, or perhaps expedited ground shipping that still gets your critical parts to their destination on time.
Real-Time Tracking
Lost or delayed parts can cripple a repair schedule, driving up costs to the airplane operator. AirFreight.com uses the latest tracking technology to always know where your shipment is, and our team is happy to give you updates whenever you need them. We are proactively engaged with your shipment, monitoring air traffic, inclement weather, connecting flight cancellations, road construction, and congested streets.
Constant Contact
Want status on your parts? Our team is always available to answer your questions, provide an update on your shipment’s location, and take new instructions 24/7/365. Call us any time.
Experienced Expeditors
With AirFreight.com, you’ll work with the same expeditor from start to finish, ensuring consistent communication, eliminating misunderstandings, and improving the quality of your entire shipping experience. That’s why some of the largest names in aerospace manufacturing and MRO trust AirFreight.com to meet their urgent shipping deadlines.
We develop plans that guarantee shipping services are supported by time-effective options whether the final destination is a major air hub, a regional airport, or even a remote airstrip.
Choosing the Right Logistics Partner Is a Critical Business Decision
With AirFreight.com, experience the peace of mind and confidence that comes from an expert delivery plan, and working with a dedicated expeditor from start to finish. For more information, contact us today at (800) 713-1000, and let us help you get back in the air!
