Case Study
EA Logistics saves client six figures on international shipment
When an aircraft equipment supplier needed to solve a potential Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation in Australia for a new client airline, it turned to EA Logistics’ International Team for a fast solution. AOG situations are likely to prevent an aircraft from flying — and can quickly lead to substantial lost revenue for the airline. Initially, our client scheduled a four- day door-to-door oversized crate shipment to Brisbane. Even though the crate could only fit on cargo aircraft, and flight departures were limited, this plan faced little risk and a fairly easy path to on-time delivery. Then things changed — an installer had not realized the deadline was two days earlier. On a Sunday! The client turned to EA logistics, suggesting a wide-body aircraft charter. But this wou