Aircraft on Ground

Emergency time-critical delivery of an aircraft engine

Aircraft on Ground (AOG) can be caused by a handful of reasons, including flight scheduling conflicts or weather. Sometimes, planes can also be grounded for mechanical reasons. When this is the case, aircrafts cannot return to service until repaired and inspected. In every AOG situation, an immediate solution is needed. This solution involves delivering the required spare parts to the technical team as soon as possible.

The Challenge

Emergency delivery of time-critical aircraft engine.
A leading airline company in Europe sought a reliable logistics partner who could meet their time-critical transport requirements for an aircraft engine in the UK. The Freightline team understands that, if a plane is grounded for hours, significant costs are incurred, and the airline’s schedule may be impacted.

Our Strategy

In every aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situation, an immediate solution is needed. This solution involves delivering the required spare parts to the technical team as soon as possible. This is a highly sensitive and time-critical operation, and it is essential to work with a logistics specialist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in carrying out this type of delivery. With our expertise in time-critical transportation, we knew that we had to act quickly when our client asked us to deliver their urgently needed aircraft engine. Finding a supplier who had experience and knowledge in carrying such goods was extremely important to us. Our carrier selection process involved a thorough vetting process designed to determine the carrier’s reliability and gain the client’s trust. For the engine to be transported successfully, it requires special vehicles that are strapped before transport and the most experienced team to ensure it’s done efficiently. It was our responsibility to ensure our client’s guidelines were fulfilled within the specified time frame by working quickly and efficiently. Consequently, we saved the airline thousands of pounds by responding immediately to a time-critical request and paying meticulous attention to detail.

Our Impact

Our successful performance in meeting their time-critical transportation requirements demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our capability to provide customised solutions for our clients whilst saving them thousands of pounds.

At Freightline, we strive for quality standards when it comes to moving these critical parts, thus ensuring we provide excellent services with process transparency and client satisfaction. As a result, Freightline gained the trust of another top-tier European manufacturer.

Dedicated, real-time support from experts

In the aviation industry, flexibility and effectiveness are of paramount importance, which is why Freightline’s logistics experts are available 24/7 to meet the needs of our clients.

In addition to offering complete logistics solutions, we always find the most efficient way to deliver goods in the shortest possible time.