Aviation Logistics in India
AOG Support, Aircraft Spares Freight & MRO Logistics for Airlines, Operators & MRO Facilities
Clearfast provides specialist aviation logistics for scheduled and non-scheduled airline operators, MRO facilities, aircraft leasing companies, and CAMO organisations across India, managing AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, NFO (Next Flight Out) shipments, aircraft spares freight, and time-critical engine and component logistics from all major Indian airports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When an aircraft is on the ground, every hour costs an airline between $10,000 and $150,000 in lost revenue and penalties. Clearfast’s aviation logistics team operates with a single priority in those hours: getting the right part to the right aircraft, on the fastest possible routing, cleared through customs without delay. No escalation queues. No out-of-hours answering services. A dedicated aviation specialist answers your AOG call at any hour.
Mission
To leverage our international partnerships, provide our customers with the best in Shipping and ensure their total satisfaction by developing good relations and highly responsive service standards.
Vision
To set standards of excellence in its service to its customers through total commitment to quality. Our commitment to customers is always our first priority. We believe in building long relationships with our customers.
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Night-Flight-Out Priority
25+ Years
Aviation Logistics
End-to-End Aviation Logistics Services AOG, Spares, MRO Freight & Complete Aircraft, In-House
Aviation logistics demands a level of speed, traceability, and regulatory expertise that general freight forwarders cannot provide. Every service Clearfast delivers to the aviation sector is managed by our own aviation-trained team, no third-party AOG desk, no outsourced customs handling, no generic freight booking for time-critical parts.
24/7 AOG response & management
Round-the-clock AOG alert handling with a named aviation specialist, fastest routing identified across all carriers within 30 minutes of notification, and customs pre-filed before landing.
NFO: Next Flight Out shipments
Priority booking on the next available aircraft from any Indian airport, NFO reserved capacity with key carriers, with confirmed booking and AWB within 60 minutes of parts release.
Hand carry / personal courier
A dedicated courier accompanies critical aviation spares on a commercial flight used for very small, extremely high-value, or document-sensitive components where unaccompanied freight risk is unacceptable.
Aviation customs clearance
DGCA-aligned import clearance for aircraft spares, including bonded warehouse entry, customs bond execution, and priority release coordination with airport customs for AOG shipments.
Bonded warehouse for aviation spares
CBIC-bonded warehouse storage for imported aviation components awaiting installation, deferred duty, controlled access, and traceability documentation maintained throughout the storage period.
OOG & breakbulk aircraft freight
Complete aircraft and large component movements, fuselage sections, wings, and engines on stands are managed as OOG or breakbulk cargo with specialist handling and dimensional survey.
Temperature-sensitive aviation parts
Composites, sealants, adhesives, and electronic components requiring controlled temperature handling, active or passive packaging aligned to the manufacturer's storage requirements and transit time.
Maintenance schedule-aligned freight
Planned component deliveries aligned to your CAMO or MRO maintenance schedule, booked in advance against confirmed maintenance windows to prevent aircraft-on-ground situations before they occur.
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How Clearfast Handles an AOG Requirement: The First 4 Hours
An AOG shipment is not a freight booking; it is a recovery operation with a counting clock. Clearfast’s AOG protocol is built around a single objective: minimum elapsed time from your call to part delivery at the aircraft side. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you contact us.
AOG Alert Activated Clock Starts
Dedicated aviation specialist responds
Your AOG alert reaches a named Clearfast aviation specialist, not a general operations desk. Aircraft type, registration, AOG station, ATA chapter, and part number are confirmed on the first call.
Fastest routing identified across all carriers
Clearfast checks every scheduled carrier, charter option, and NFO routing from the part’s origin to the AOG station, including hand-carry options if the routing permits. The fastest confirmed option is presented to you with a precise delivery ETA.
Customs clearance is pre-filed before the aircraft lands
Clearfast’s in-house licensed CHA team pre-files the customs entry for the aircraft spare, including DGCA import formalities and any bonded warehouse release, before the aircraft carrying the part has landed at the AOG station. Zero customs-caused delay on arrival.
Airside delivery to aircraft or maintenance bay
The part is cleared, collected from the cargo terminal, and delivered to the aircraft or MRO bay with a Clearfast representative coordinating at every handover point. A proof-of-delivery report is issued within one hour of delivery.
Aircraft Spares & Aviation Cargo Types | What Clearfast Ships for Indian Airlines & MROs
Aviation cargo has the most demanding handling, documentation, and customs requirements of any freight category. Every component Clearfast handles is treated with the traceability and urgency the aviation regulatory environment demands from life-limited parts with paper trail requirements to dangerous goods-classified aircraft chemicals and batteries.
Aircraft engines & APUs
- Complete engine shipments and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) movements on engine stands, in QEC kits, or as bare cores. Dimensional coordination and flat-rack/open-top container booking where required.
- ATA 71–8, OOG if on stand
Avionics & line replaceable units
- LRUs, black boxes (FDR/CVR), avionics racks, and electronic components requiring ESD-protected packaging, condition-monitored handling, and FAA 8130-3 / EASA Form 1 documentation tracking.
- FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1
Landing gear & hydraulics
- Main gear assemblies, nose gear, actuators, and hydraulic system components are heavy, oversized, and classified as dangerous goods where hydraulic fluid residue is present.
- ATA 32, DG where applicable
Life-limited parts (LLPs)
- Time-controlled components with full traceability requirements, disk assemblies, blades, and other LLPs requiring a complete documented chain of custody from removal to installation.
- Full traceability, Certified docs
Complete aircraft movements
- Dismantled aircraft sections (fuselage, wings, tail planes) for MRO, leasing, or retirement coordinated as breakbulk or OOG cargo with specialist aircraft disassembly logistics support.
- Dismantled Flying condition
Aircraft chemicals & DG goods
- Aviation-grade lubricants, hydraulic fluids, sealants, composites, and IATA DGR-classified aircraft chemicals are packed and declared per IATA DGR Section 2 and carrier DG acceptance requirements.
- IATA DGR, Class 3 / 8 / 9
What Clearfast Ships for Indian Airlines & MROs | Aircraft Spares & Aviation Cargo Types
Aviation cargo has the most demanding handling, documentation, and customs requirements of any freight category. Every component Clearfast handles is treated with the traceability and urgency the aviation regulatory environment demands from life-limited parts with paper trail requirements to dangerous goods-classified aircraft chemicals and batteries.
Aircraft engines & APUs
- Complete engine shipments and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) movements on engine stands, in QEC kits, or as bare cores. Dimensional coordination and flat-rack/open-top container booking where required.
- ATA 71–8, OOG if on stand
Avionics & line replaceable units
- LRUs, black boxes (FDR/CVR), avionics racks, and electronic components requiring ESD-protected packaging, condition-monitored handling, and FAA 8130-3 / EASA Form 1 documentation tracking.
- FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1
Landing gear & hydraulics
- Main gear assemblies, nose gear, actuators, and hydraulic system components are heavy, oversized, and classified as dangerous goods where hydraulic fluid residue is present.
- ATA 32, DG where applicable
Life-limited parts (LLPs)
- Time-controlled components with full traceability requirements, disk assemblies, blades, and other LLPs requiring a complete documented chain of custody from removal to installation.
- Full traceability, Certified docs
Complete aircraft movements
- Dismantled aircraft sections (fuselage, wings, tail planes) for MRO, leasing, or retirement coordinated as breakbulk or OOG cargo with specialist aircraft disassembly logistics support.
- Dismantled flying condition
Aircraft chemicals & DG goods
- Aviation-grade lubricants, hydraulic fluids, sealants, composites, and IATA DGR-classified aircraft chemicals are packed and declared per IATA DGR Section 2 and carrier DG acceptance requirements.
- IATA DGR, Class 3 / 8 / 9
Talk to Clearfast Aviation - AOG Response, Aircraft Spares & MRO Freight from Every Indian Airport
Whether you have an active AOG at an Indian station, need NFO routing for a critical LRU from an overseas supplier, require bonded warehouse storage for imported aviation spares, or are planning an MRO component intake Clearfast's aviation team handles it in-house, with DGCA-trained customs clearance and 24/7 response as standard.
Aviation Logistics Clients: Airlines, MROs, Lessors & Charter Operators. Clearfast Serves in India
Every segment of India's aviation industry has distinct logistics requirements, from the 24/7 AOG urgency of scheduled airlines to the planned component movements of MRO facilities and the specialist aircraft positioning needs of charter operators. Clearfast has active relationships across every segment.
Non-scheduled & charter operators
On-demand AOG, complete aircraft movements, charter spare parts logistics
MRO facilities
Post-Brexit import docs, Felixstowe
Air + Ocean
CAMO organisations
Maintenance planning-aligned parts logistics, LLP traceability coordination, deferred defect support.
Aircraft lessors & trading companies
Aircraft transition logistics, engine lease returns, component trading, and freight
Aviation training organisations
Simulator component movements, training aircraft logistics, ground support equipment, and freight
Defence & government aviation
Controlled component logistics, sensitive aviation equipment handling, ITAR-aware freight coordination
Aviation parts distributors
Bonded warehouse services, distribution logistics, inventory management, and freight
Aviation Regulatory Compliance | DGCA, CAMO, FAA & EASA Documentation Handled In-House
Aviation spare parts logistics in India sits at the intersection of DGCA airworthiness requirements, customs regulations, IATA DGR dangerous goods rules, and the traceability demands of FAA- and EASA-regulated MRO facilities. Clearfast’s aviation logistics team is trained across all of these, managing the documentation chain that keeps your parts airworthy and your customs entries clean.
DGCA
- Indian aviation authority: Directorate General of Civil Aviation
- DGCA import permissions for aircraft components, airworthiness documentation coordination, and customs clearance are aligned with DGCA’s requirements for imported aviation spares entering Indian registered aircraft.
FAA Form 8130-3
- US airworthiness release: Authorized Release Certificate
- Clearfast coordinates handling and transport of FAA 8130-3 certified parts, maintaining document integrity and physical traceability throughout the logistics chain from US MRO or supplier to Indian operator.
EASA Form 1
- EU airworthiness release: Authorized Release Certificate EASA Part 145
- EASA Form 1 documentation accompanies Part 145-certified components. Clearfast’s team ensures these documents remain intact, unaltered, and physically matched to the component throughout transit and customs clearance.
CAMO coordination
- Continuing airworthiness: Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation
- Clearfast works directly with CAMO organisations to align parts logistics with aircraft maintenance planning schedules, ensuring parts arrive before scheduled maintenance windows, not during or after.
IATA DGR Aviation DG
- DG classification: Dangerous Goods Regulations, aviation-specific
- Aircraft chemicals, batteries (lithium), and hydraulic fluids classified as DG under IATA DGR are handled by Clearfast’s DG-trained team with correct packaging, labelling, and shipper’s declarations for airline acceptance.
Customs & bonded warehouse
- Customs aviation: CBIC, Customs Act aviation provisions
- Aviation spares may enter India under customs bond provisions or with DGCA import permissions. Clearfast’s licensed CHA team manages both routes, ensuring parts reach the aircraft without customs-caused delays.
What Happens When Aviation Logistics Are Handled by a Non-Specialist Agent
An aircraft is not freight; it is a revenue-generating asset with regulatory compliance requirements attached. When a general freight forwarder handles aviation spares logistics, the gaps in their knowledge appear at exactly the moments when speed and precision matter most.
Without an Aviation Specialist
Customs hold on arrival, the aircraft stays down
General CHA is unfamiliar with DGCA import provisions for aviation spares. The part sits in customs examination for 6–18 hours. Every hour costs the airline $10,000–$150,000 in lost revenue and wet-lease penalties.
Wrong routing, 6-hour delay, finding alternatives
The general freight desk checks only regular bookings. No NFO allocation, no charter assessment, no hand-carry option considered. Part departs on the next scheduled service, 6 hours later.
DG rejection at airline acceptance
Aviation hydraulic fluid or lithium battery packed without a correct IATA DGR declaration. The airline rejects the cargo at acceptance. New packaging sourced, re-declaration filed. 3–5-hour additional delay on an active AOG.
With Clearfast
Customs pre-filed before the aircraft lands
Clearfast’s aviation-trained CHA team pre-files the import entry before the carrying aircraft has landed, coordinating priority release with the airport customs controller for AOG shipments specifically.
All options assessed within 30 minutes
Every routing option, scheduled NFO, charter, hand carry, and combination routes assessed simultaneously within 30 minutes of AOG notification. Fastest confirmed ETA presented with booking options.
DG declared the first time correctly
Clearfast’s IATA DGR-trained team identifies aviation chemical classification, prepares the correct shipper’s declaration, and packs to airline acceptance standards before the part reaches the cargo terminal.
Why Clearfast Is the Right Aviation Logistics Partner in India
Aviation logistics demands more than IATA accreditation; it requires a team that understands the difference between an AOG and a routine spare, knows what an FAA 8130-3 requires during transport, and can navigate DGCA customs provisions without a learning curve. Clearfast has been doing this for over 25 years across scheduled airlines, charter operators, and MRO facilities.
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Accreditation
Licensed CHA
Customs
IATA DGR Trained
DG Handling
25 + Years
Experience
Sched + Non-Sched
Operators
Named an aviation specialist, not a general desk
Every AOG notification is handled by a named Clearfast aviation specialist with authority to book, charter, and escalate, not routed through a general operations queue.
DGCA-trained customs team
Clearfast’s CHA team is specifically trained on DGCA import provisions for aviation spares, including bonded entry, customs bond execution, and priority release for AOG shipments.
NFO allocation on key carriers
Pre-arranged NFO capacity on key carriers from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, enabling confirmed bookings within 60 minutes of parts release without competing for last-minute space.
Integrated freight + customs one team
The same Clearfast team that books the NFO also handles the customs clearance, eliminating the coordination gap between freight and customs that causes most AOG customs delays.
Aviation Logistics from Every Major Indian Airport: AOG Response & Spares Handling Nationwide
An AOG can happen at any station. Clearfast's aviation logistics network covers every major Indian commercial and cargo airport with established carrier relationships, pre-approved customs frameworks, and ground coordination at each gateway. When your aircraft goes on the ground, we are already at the airport.
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Mumbai CSIA
BOM/CSIA India's largest perishable & aviation cargo hub. 24/7 AOG response. Bonded warehouse at the airport.
Primary AOG hub -
Delhi IGI
DEL/IGI High-frequency NFO routings. DGCA liaison office proximity. Northern India MRO cluster.
Primary AOG hub -
Hyderabad RGIA
HYD/RGIA Growing MRO cluster. Air India MRO, GMR Aero Technic. Genome Valley proximity.
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Bengaluru BLR
BLR Air Works MRO, Airbus India. Karnataka aviation cluster. NFO to major international hubs.
MRO cluster -
Chennai MAA
MAA Southern India gateway. Air France Industries KLM E&M India (AFIKM) proximity.
MRO proximity -
Kolkata CCU
CCU Eastern India Gateway. Scheduled airline AOG support for northeast station disruptions.
Regional AOG -
Ahmedabad AMD
AMD Western India Gateway. Growing charter and non-scheduled operator base.
Regional AOG -
Kochi COK
COK South India hub. High international traffic. Ferry connections to island stations.
Regional AOG
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Frequently Asked Questions
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) logistics is the emergency sourcing and delivery of aircraft spare parts to return a grounded aircraft to service. Unlike planned air freight, it requires immediate response, simultaneous routing assessment, and priority carrier acceptance. Every hour on the ground can cost an airline $10,000–$150,000. It’s a different operational model, not just faster freight.
NFO (Next Flight Out) books cargo on the very next available flight, regardless of prior planning with that carrier. For aircraft spares, ClearFast identifies the earliest departing flight and secures priority acceptance ahead of other freight. Pre-arranged NFO capacity from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru enables bookings within 60 minutes of parts release.
Aircraft spares are cleared under the Customs Act via CBIC, aligned to DGCA airworthiness requirements, either under bond or for direct delivery. For AOG shipments, ClearFast pre-files the Bill of Entry before the carrying aircraft lands, coordinating priority examination to eliminate the customs hold that most commonly extends AOG time.
A CBIC-bonded warehouse stores imported aircraft components without paying import duty until release for installation. Airlines and MRO facilities use them to maintain buffer stock and reduce AOG risk without the cash flow burden of full duty upfront. ClearFast operates bonded capacity with DGCA-compliant documentation and traceability.
Yes. ClearFast manages dismantled aircraft logistics, fuselage sections, wing assemblies, tail planes, and engines as OOG or breakbulk cargo, including dimensional survey, lashing, port cranage, and customs clearance as capital goods. For ferry flights, ground logistics for tooling and support equipment are coordinated alongside the flight.
Yes. ClearFast’s IATA DGR-trained team handles lithium batteries (UN3090, UN3480), hydraulic fluids, aviation lubricants, and composite repair materials, managing classification, IATA-compliant packaging, and the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods in-house critical since a DG rejection on an active AOG adds hours to recovery time.