Aerospace | USA Jet Air Charter
Emergency wing flap transport with USA Jet
2 hour early delivery
1,800 miles by air
40 miles by ground
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Wing flap delivery 2 hours ahead of schedule
Multimodal, bonded transport to meet customer’s budget and deadline
Expert team guaranteed complicated delivery without delay
The Challenge
An airline operator faced an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation in Calgary, Canada, with one of their B737 aircraft. The replacement wing flap that was essential to restoring service was available from a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider in Windsor, ON However, the distance between Windsor and Calgary over 1,855 miles by truck meant standard freight options would not meet the critical deadline Delayed repairs could disrupt passenger schedules, making a timely solution the only option.
The Solution
Our team worked closely with the airline to identify the best possible options. We sourced a B757 charter within Canada that would have been sufficient for moving the cargo, however the customer needed to meet budget restrictions To provide a cost-effective alternative, we arranged for the cargo to be transported in-bond by truck to Ypsilanti, MI, where it could be flown using one of our USA Jet fleet aircraft. The airline selected an MD88, and our operations team immediately launched the plan.
Within one hour of confirmation, the bonded truck was dispatched to pick up the cargo in Windsor
After successfully crossing the border, the cargo was unloaded and transferred to the USA Jet team for the flight to Calgary
The Result
Our aircraft departed two hours ahead of schedule, a testament to seamless coordination across teams. The freight was pre-cleared by Customs to expedite final delivery and prevent delays upon arrival at the destination.
After landing in Calgary, the replacement wing flap was delivered to the airline’s hangar within an hour, where they were able to restore the aircraft to service just in time. This collaborative effort minimized operational disruptions for the airline and prevented potential delays to their passenger schedules
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