Speedel: Flying high as a premier aerospace logistics provider
Picture this. An engineer discovers a fault with the Flight Management Computer during overnight maintenance. They immediately issue an AOG status, and the plane is grounded until a replacement can be fitted. All scheduled flights hang in the balance.
Situations like this are a fact of life in the aerospace industry, and why a reliable AOG logistics partner is so important. Speedel excels at this with efficient same day delivery and OBC services. But they also act as a long-term partner for ongoing logistical support, connecting manufacturers and providing an accountable delivery chain as parts travel through a chain of subcontractors.
The needs of the UK aerospace industry
The aerospace industry in the UK is the second largest in the world and the largest in Europe. Several major aircraft carriers, including Airbus, Bombardier, Cobham, MBDA, and Rolls-Royce, have offices and units across the country, each employing thousands of people in various engineering, administrative and other crucial roles.
As an (understandably) highly regulated and safety-focused industry, there are endless requirements for fast, reliable and safe transportation. Like the example above, this might be an aircraft-on-ground logistics emergency, or it could be manufactured parts that need a clear audit trail as they move through subcontractors, or a crucial legal document or contract that needs to be signed as quickly as possible. The requirements are as diverse as the industry, and the key is finding a reliable delivery partner that can handle them all.
How Speedel serves the aerospace industry
Speedel’s founders have direct experience working in the aerospace industry, and that has provided an understanding of and ability to serve the needs of the industry from day one. As Speedel has grown, it has embedded itself as a crucial part of the logistical network of many aerospace companies, performing many different roles.
Spare part and AOG fulfilment
The most urgent and high-stakes delivery scenario. Aviation parts and equipment need to be delivered as quickly as possible to prevent cancellations or delays. Speedel’s same day service is the perfect solution. Our experienced drivers will calculate the quickest route for collection and delivery, getting replacement parts where they need to be as quickly as physically possible. Dedicated delivery is standard, so delicate components and parts will arrive in perfect condition, ready to be fitted, so planes can be airborne as soon as possible.
Supply chain transparency
As components move through subcontractors during the manufacturing process, clear traceability becomes essential. Speedel provides a single point of contact and can communicate directly with different departments. This ensures deliveries reach exactly where they need to go, rather than just being handed over to the first person a driver encounters.
Speedel‘s service is fully tracked, and an electronic delivery note is provided upon handing over the consignment. These can all be found in your online customer account, providing a full record of all movements a component has made.
Slash process time
Speedel understands how aerospace manufacturing operates. The huge expense of production and the costs associated with holding on to surplus stock mean that the timeframe between manufacture and fulfilment is paper-thin.
Speedel’s agility and nationwide operation mean that process time can be cut to an absolute minimum. Collection can be scheduled the moment production finishes, with drivers travelling directly to the end location, offering flexibility that more rigid supply chains can’t deliver.
International fulfilment
As an international industry, emergency deliveries across the globe are common. Speedel offers both Europe-wide delivery and international On Board Courier Services as a hand carry solution for components or documents that will be hand-delivered via the first available flight.
Industry expertise
With direct experience in the industry and a fleet of drivers who are used to working with aerospace companies, Speedel has developed relationships with many major companies and processes that ensure deliveries are efficient and safe. The importance of this in this specialised industry can’t be understated. When you’re looking for an aerospace or AOG delivery, you need someone you know can deliver.
24/7, 365 days a year
Delivery requirements in the aerospace industry can be impossible to predict - that’s why Speedel is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you need a one-off delivery or a courier on stand-by day and night, Speedel is the perfect choice.
Fully insured delivery
The aerospace industry shipments often carry expensive parts and equipment that may have been obtained from abroad or manufactured specifically for the job. With a fully insured same day delivery service, aerospace businesses can rest assured that their equipment is safe and its cost covered.
Speedel: The only choice for your aerospace courier
Efficient, reliable and safe, there’s a reason Speedel is a key aerospace courier. Whether you need one-off or long-term courier support, call 0333 772 2021 or get in touch to find out how we can help.
