Aerospace | Wide Body Air Charter
Rapid engine transport for a major airline
8 hour transit time
2.5K+ mile charter
8K kilos engine weight
2 continents
Ascent’s swift delivery of a critical engine helped the airline’s maintenance team bring the aircraft back to service promptly, with their team leader noting the “great work by everybody involved in getting this engine to Colombia!”
Immediate response to address an unexpected AOG situation
Strategic coordination to transport an oversized aircraft engine
Timely delivery within 8 hours to bring aircraft back to service
The Challenge
A major passenger airline encountered an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation in Colombia, requiring urgent international transport of a large engine. With the aircraft grounded, every moment of downtime could significantly impact the airline’s service reliability
The Solution
Ascent quickly sourced a B747-400BCF wide body aircraft to transport the engine from Toronto to Colombia With the engine’s substantial weight over 8,000 KG and a tight clearance of under 1/4” at the main cargo door, we took precise measurements and carefully planned every detail to load the engine successfully
Our team coordinated with customs and airport authorities to secure necessary permits and arrange specialized ground handling for safe loading and unloading. Within less than 8 hours of departure, the engine and essential equipment arrived airside, ready for the maintenance team to restore the aircraft to service
The Result
The engine was delivered promptly, bringing the aircraft back to service without further delay. With expert coordination and real-time updates throughout the process, Ascent’s commitment to timely delivery enabled the airline to quickly resume operations and maintain reliable service for its customers.
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