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Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Logistics & Aerospace Transportation

When an aircraft is grounded, every minute matters.

Olympic Logistics provides rapid-response Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics solutions to keep airlines, MRO providers, aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and aviation suppliers moving. Our team coordinates emergency transportation around the clock to minimize downtime and get critical aircraft back into service as quickly as possible.

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Who We Support

Commercial Airlines

Minimize revenue loss from grounded aircraft with rapid replacement part delivery, day or night.

Aircraft & Aerospace Manufacturers (OEMs)

Support for scheduled production logistics and emergency parts delivery, from the same carrier network you’d use for an AOG event.

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Facilities

Fast, reliable transportation that keeps repair and maintenance schedules on track instead of waiting on freight.

Aircraft Parts Suppliers

Dependable delivery from warehouse to aircraft, wherever the aircraft is grounded.

Defense & Government Aviation

Secure, compliant transportation built for sensitive, regulated, and mission-critical shipments.

Business & Corporate Aviation

Rapid parts delivery to keep private and charter fleets flying on tight schedules.

Space & Aerospace Programs

Specialized handling and transportation for high-value components supporting space and aerospace initiatives.

When Every Minute Counts

A grounded aircraft can cost thousands of dollars per hour in lost revenue and operational delays.

Olympic Logistics specializes in expedited transportation for urgent aviation shipments, delivering mission-critical components with speed, precision, and constant communication from pickup through final delivery.

Whether you are moving a replacement engine component across the country or a critical avionics package internationally, our logistics specialists are ready to respond immediately.

High-value aerospace component being prepared for expedited transport

Industry estimates put the cost of an AOG event at

$10,000 to $150,000

or more per hour, depending on the aircraft type and route — costs that compound the longer a replacement part takes to arrive.

Our AOG Services

Emergency Air Freight

When a part needs to move by air immediately, we secure priority space on the fastest available flights — commercial or charter — for domestic and international AOG shipments. We match the freight solution to your shipment’s size, urgency, and destination.

Direct Ground Transportation

For shipments where ground transport is faster or more practical, we dispatch dedicated sprinter vans, cargo vans, straight trucks, and team-driver teams that run nonstop — no shared freight, no waiting on other stops. Team drivers keep a truck moving around the clock instead of stopping for mandated rest.

Next Flight Out (NFO)

When speed matters more than cost, our team books space on the next available commercial flight — sometimes departing within hours of your call. We coordinate pickup, airport drop-off, and destination handoff in real time.

International AOG Logistics

Cross-border AOG shipments come with customs documentation and compliance requirements that can stall delivery if mishandled. We manage the paperwork and clearance process alongside transportation, so your part isn’t sitting in a bonded warehouse while your aircraft waits.

Aerospace Project Logistics

Not every aerospace shipment is an emergency. For manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, and MRO facilities managing planned production or scheduled deliveries, we build coordinated transportation plans with the same network and expertise we bring to true AOG events.

White Glove Handling

High-value aerospace components require specialized loading, securing, and handling — not just careful driving. Our trained teams minimize damage risk in transit and provide documented chain-of-custody from pickup to delivery.

On Board Courier

For the most time-critical or sensitive shipments, a dedicated courier hand-carries the part on a commercial or private flight — never out of sight from pickup to delivery. It’s often the fastest option when speed and security matter more than cost.

Why choose Olympic for AOG logistics?

When your aircraft is out of service, logistics becomes more than transportation, it becomes a mission.

Olympic Logistics combines experienced logistics professionals, an extensive carrier network, and proactive communication to ensure every shipment moves with urgency, precision, and accountability.

24/7 Emergency Response

Our logistics professionals are available around the clock for urgent transportation requests.

Nationwide Carrier Network

Access to thousands of vetted transportation partners across North America.

Real-Time Shipment Visibility

Know exactly where your shipment is from pickup through delivery.

Customized Transportation Solutions

Every AOG shipment is unique. We build transportation plans around your timeline; not ours.

High-Value Cargo Expertise

Experience moving sensitive, oversized, and mission-critical freight requiring exceptional care.

Equipment

Olympic Logistics can provide:

  • Cargo Vans 
  • Sprinter Vans 
  • Straight Trucks 
  • Liftgate Equipment 
  • Team Drivers 
  • Exclusive Use Trucks 
  • On Board Courier
  • Air Charter Coordination 
  • Commercial Air Freight 
  • International Air Freight 
  • Expedited Truckload 
  • Temperature Controlled Equipment (when required)

Common AOG Shipments

We coordinate transportation for:

  • Aircraft Engines
  • Landing Gear
  • Avionics
  • Flight Control Components
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Turbine Components
  • Aircraft Electronics
  • Composite Materials
  • Maintenance Equipment
  • Aerospace Manufacturing Components
  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Ready when your aircraft isn’t.

Every minute on the ground costs money. Talk to our AOG team now and we’ll start coordinating your shipment immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aircraft on Ground (AOG)?

Aircraft on Ground (AOG) is an aviation industry term used when an aircraft is grounded and unable to fly due to a mechanical issue, missing part, or required maintenance. Because a grounded aircraft can cost an airline or operator thousands of dollars per hour in lost revenue, AOG situations require emergency logistics — rapid-response transportation designed to get replacement components to the aircraft as fast as possible, whether that’s across the country or across the world.

Yes. Olympic Logistics operates around the clock, 365 days a year, because AOG events don’t happen on a schedule. Our logistics specialists are available at any hour to coordinate emergency transportation, source capacity, and get your shipment moving the moment you call — from initial quote through final delivery confirmation.

Absolutely. We coordinate international air freight, customs clearance, and expedited delivery for AOG shipments moving across borders. Our team manages the documentation and compliance requirements that come with international aerospace freight so your shipment doesn’t stall at customs while your aircraft sits grounded.

Yes. We handle everything from small avionics packages that can travel as an onboard courier item up to oversized components like engines, landing gear, and structural assemblies that require specialized ground equipment, liftgate service, or dedicated air charter. Every AOG shipment gets a transportation plan built around the size, weight, and sensitivity of the part.

Response time starts the moment you call. Our team begins sourcing transportation options immediately — whether that means next flight out on a commercial carrier, a dedicated ground team, or an on board courier — and keeps you updated at every step. Because every AOG situation is different, exact transit time depends on the part’s origin, destination, and mode, but our specialists work to identify the fastest viable option and get it moving right away.

Standard freight moves on a planned schedule with standard transit times. AOG shipping is emergency logistics — it’s built around urgency, not routine scheduling. That means priority booking on commercial flights, dedicated ground transportation instead of shared truckload capacity, and constant communication so you always know exactly where your shipment is. The goal isn’t just delivery — it’s minimizing every hour your aircraft stays grounded.

We coordinate transportation for aircraft engines, landing gear, avionics, flight control components, hydraulic systems, turbine components, aircraft electronics, composite materials, maintenance equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), and aerospace manufacturing components. If it’s needed to return an aircraft to service, we can move it.

Depending on urgency, location, and the part itself, we draw on emergency air freight, next flight out (NFO) service using commercial airline capacity, exclusive-use ground transportation (sprinter vans, straight trucks, and team drivers for nonstop delivery), on board courier for time-critical or high-security items, and air charter coordination for oversized or highly urgent shipments. Our team selects the right combination based on your timeline, not a one-size-fits-all default.

To get moving quickly, have the part description, dimensions and weight, pickup location, delivery destination, and your required delivery window ready. The more detail you can provide up front, the faster we can identify the right transportation solution — but if time is critical, call first and we’ll gather details as we go.

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