Aviation & aerospace
An aircraft on the ground (AOG) costs money every hour. We move spare parts and components on the first available flight or with an on-board courier, with customs prepared before arrival.
- Customers
- Airlines, MROs, parts distributors, aerospace suppliers
- Speed
- AOG via Next Flight Out and on-board courier
- Documents
- Release certificates (e.g. EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3) travel with the part
- Customs
- Duty relief for civil aircraft parts where applicable
AOG and aerospace logistics
Aviation logistics is about speed and paperwork. Parts must arrive with their airworthiness release certificates, and many markets offer duty relief for civil aircraft parts if the right procedure is used. We handle both, together with our own air waybills on 17 markets.
- AOG shipmentsNext Flight Out and on-board courier for aircraft-on-ground situations.
- Rotables and repairsShipments to and from repair shops, including return flows.
- Customs proceduresDuty relief for civil aircraft parts and temporary import where applicable.
- Engines and large partsPlanning for oversized components and special equipment.
- Dangerous goodsAviation chemicals and batteries under IATA rules.
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Aviation & aerospace: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Do you handle AOG shipments?
Yes. For aircraft-on-ground situations we use Next Flight Out and on-board couriers, with customs prepared in advance.
What does AOG mean?
AOG stands for Aircraft on Ground: an aircraft that cannot fly until a part is replaced. AOG shipments get top priority because every hour on the ground is expensive.
Which documents travel with aircraft parts?
Usually an airworthiness release certificate such as EASA Form 1 or FAA Form 8130-3, plus the commercial invoice and packing list.
Are aircraft parts duty-free?
In many markets, civil aircraft parts can benefit from duty relief, for example under end-use procedures in the EU. The conditions differ by country, and we apply the correct procedure.
Do you handle repair and return shipments?
Yes. We ship rotables and components to repair shops and back, including the customs procedures for temporary export and re-import.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.