Transport for Aerospace / Aviation Industry
When an aircraft is grounded, aviation logistics is measured in hours — Logisticoo runs AOG spare parts as an express direct delivery to the maintenance facility and supplies aviation suppliers and MRO sites with structural components, engine parts and cabin equipment. Aircraft on Ground means downtime costs in the five- to six-figure range per day for airlines; our answer to that: a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes, departure as soon as possible, two drivers taking turns on long routes, and status updates right up to hand-over to the maintenance team. Aviation components are high-value, often sensitive and subject to documentation requirements — parts travel with minimal vibration on air-sprung vehicles, remain in their certified packaging and transport frames, and accompanying papers such as component documentation are handled with the same care as the goods themselves. As a complement to road transport, we offer air freight for intercontinental urgent cases as well as airport pre- and on-carriage. Series deliveries to manufacturing sites in Germany and Europe are scheduled as plannable services with fixed time windows. Discretion and reliability are not extras in this industry — they are the default setting. From a single avionics part in the sprinter van to a landing-gear component on the articulated truck, the process stays the same: one point of contact, clear commitments, documented hand-overs.
Vehicles & equipment
Depending on size, AOG shipments travel in the express sprinter van or the air-sprung box vehicle; for high-volume components, curtainsider articulated trucks and mega-trailers are available with gentle lashing over frame points.
Typical requirements
- AOG express around the clock with a two-driver crew on long routes
- Low-vibration transport of sensitive structural and engine components
- Handling of certified packaging and manufacturer-specific transport frames
- Careful handling of accompanying component documentation
- Combination of road express and air freight including airport pre-/on-carriage
- Scheduled series supply to manufacturing and MRO sites
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Typical shipments from the aviation industry
The AOG shipment is central: a single spare part whose absence keeps an aircraft on the ground — avionics assemblies, hydraulic components, valves, seal kits, often small but programme-critical. Alongside these, we carry structural components (ribs, frames, panels), engine components and complete engines on stands, landing-gear parts as well as cabin equipment such as seats, galleys and monuments for suppliers and MRO operations. Add to this tools and jigs (GSE, jigs), test and measurement equipment, and rotable components subject to documentation requirements in the exchange cycle. Some of the shipments are dangerous goods — oxygen cylinders, pyrotechnic escape systems, lithium batteries in avionics — which we move in compliance with ADR. The range extends from the avionics module in the express sprinter van to the landing-gear or engine component on the air-sprung articulated truck.
Standards and regulations in aviation transport
Aviation logistics is documentation- and traceability-intensive. Components with airworthiness relevance travel with their accompanying papers (e.g. EASA Form 1 / Authorised Release Certificate), which we handle with the same care as the goods. We move the components in their certified packaging and ESD protective covers and maintain the orientation specified by the manufacturer. Dangerous goods portions — oxygen generators (Class 5.1/2), pyrotechnic components (Class 1), lithium batteries (Class 9, UN 3480/3481) — we carry in compliance with ADR using trained drivers and checked papers; for the air freight portion the IATA DGR additionally apply. Cargo securing follows VDI 2700 with soft, frame-appropriate lashing without point loads. For exports outside the EU we observe export and export-control requirements; classification under goods law is the exporter's responsibility, while we implement the transport route cleanly.
How an aviation transport works at Logisticoo
- Enquiry with the component, weight/dimensions, stand, urgency (AOG?) and any dangerous-goods relevance.
- Fixed-price quote within 30 minutes; AOG we treat with the highest priority.
- Immediate dispatch of the nearest suitable vehicle, on long routes with a two-driver crew for a non-stop run.
- Collection in certified packaging, inspection of the accompanying documentation, low-vibration lashing.
- Transport with status updates at every critical point up to hand-over to the maintenance team, and for overseas as pre-/on-carriage to air freight.
- Documented hand-over at the MRO or manufacturing site. Series deliveries we schedule as plannable services with fixed time windows; your dispatcher remains your dedicated point of contact.
What does an aviation transport cost?
You always receive a fixed price up front; the rule-of-thumb rates per kilometre (±15 %): express sprinter van for AOG small parts around €1.10/km (from €89), 7.5 t truck around €1.45/km (from €169), 12 t truck around €1.65/km (from €219), air-sprung articulated truck for large components around €1.95/km (from €379). An AOG direct run Hamburg–Frankfurt (around 490 km) with the sprinter van thus comes to roughly €540–620; with a two-driver crew for the non-stop run correspondingly higher. Surcharges arise for 24/7 standby, a second driver crew, dangerous goods and the air-freight on-carriage for intercontinental urgent cases. Series services lower the per-kilometre price compared with individual orders.
Typical aviation shipments and the right handling
| Shipment type | Example | Vehicle/equipment | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOG spare part | Avionics/hydraulic component | Express sprinter van, 24/7, 2 drivers | a few hours |
| Structural component | Ribs, frames, panelling | Air-sprung, curtainsider | 1–2 days, scheduled |
| Engine/component | Engine on manufacturer's stand | Air-sprung articulated truck/mega-trailer | scheduled, crane loading |
| Cabin equipment | Seats, galleys, monuments | Box vehicle, gently lashed | plannable |
| Dangerous-goods component | O2 generator, Li battery (Cl. 9) | ADR vehicle, trained driver | plannable, ADR papers |
Frequently asked questions
What does AOG service mean in concrete terms at Logisticoo?
We treat AOG enquiries with the highest priority: a fixed price within 30 minutes, immediate dispatch of the nearest suitable vehicle, and on distances beyond a single driving period with two drivers for a non-stop run. Your dispatcher reports collection, interim status and arrival so the maintenance team can plan installation precisely.
Can you transport an engine or larger structural components?
Yes, provided the component sits on a transport-ready stand — engines always travel on their manufacturer-specific transport stands, which provide defined lashing and bearing points. For this we dispatch air-sprung vehicles with sufficient internal height and coordinate crane or ramp loading with sender and consignee.
What does an AOG express direct run cost?
You receive a fixed price within 30 minutes. As a guide: express sprinter van around €1.10/km (from €89), air-sprung articulated truck around €1.95/km (from €379), each ±15 %. An AOG run Hamburg–Frankfurt (around 490 km) with the sprinter van comes to roughly €540–620. 24/7 standby, a two-driver crew and any air-freight on-carriage are shown separately.
Do you transport aviation-typical dangerous goods such as oxygen generators or lithium batteries?
Yes, in compliance with ADR. Oxygen generators, pyrotechnic escape components (Class 1) and lithium batteries (Class 9, UN 3480/3481) we carry with ADR-trained drivers and checked transport papers. For a subsequent air-freight leg we additionally observe the IATA DGR and coordinate the packaging accordingly.
Do you handle the airworthiness documentation of the components correctly?
Yes. Accompanying papers such as EASA Form 1 we carry securely with the shipment and hand them over documented together with the component. The goods remain in their certified packaging and ESD protective cover; the intended orientation we maintain over the entire route.