LEADERS IN AEROSPACE LOGISTICS


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Matthew: Talk to us early in the process to find out how the cargo needs to be prepared for loading. In many cases the cargo preparation is much less costly or involved than with other modes of transport.


Paul: Aerospace customers, particularly those manufacturing military hardware, should always consider the time required to obtain approvals to carry such cargoes. Usually this is achieved through diplomatic channels, but this process can take time and is generally beyond the control of carriers. Geo-political situations can also adversely affect timeframes, so it’s wise to ensure that sufficient notice is given before attempting to dispatch sensitive materials.


Sergey: The most essential details to start the planning of the delivery are routing, date of the flight, and dimensions of the cargo. Some unique and outsize cargoes, especially aircraft parts, require additional technical study and the production of special transport frames. This is why we recommend to customers that they start


planning a delivery of aerospace cargoes well in advance in order for us to perform the delivery without a hitch.


How do you see the outl aer


ospace l two years?


Axel: With the recent changes in aerospace manufacturing technologies, the aircraft and space/launch vehicle sectors will see tremendous changes. The use of carbon fibre and innovative manufacturing will bring more fuel efficient, lighter and stronger components into the industry. As an example, the technologies developed for the B787 programme in composite wings will be utilised and adapted to bring Boeing’s B777X a stronger, more efficient wing for its next generation aircraft. Most manufacturing has moved to a global supply market in order to reduce total costs and remain competitive in their markets. As for the space sector, it is currently going through an evolution with fierce competition for both manned and cargo flights into earth’s orbit and beyond.


ook for the ogistics sector over the next


The growth in this sector is tremendous and the ability to move the components within narrow timelines has become critical.


Ar e ther e any upcoming pr mention?


Paul: We are presently working on long- term agreements with a major helicopter manufacturer and an aircraft engine manufacturer. It’s been a long process, but should they come to fruition, both will ensure that the An-124-100 plays a key role in the global aerospace supply chain for years to come.


Sergey: We expect several projects connected with aircraft production in Russia in the near future.


How do you see the next 2-3 years in terms of gr


owth opportunities?


Axel: For the next few years there are tremendous opportunities coming with the maturity of the space launch providers in both the North and South American regions. The manned space programmes for transfer of personnel to the International Space Station are past the design phases and are far into the testing and certification processes. They will prove to be exciting competition in the progression from earth orbit support to farther reaches such as the moon and the ongoing quest to someday have manned missions to Mars. The support for not only the capsules but the development of the launch vehicles and systems will be integral to the programme’s success. We have also seen additional developments in regard to launch sites being developed to serve local markets and offer alternatives to the U.S., Cayenne and Russian launch facilities.


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