A tradition of reaching new heights

Aerospace logistics is our bread and butter–it’s where we started and where we continue to lead with incomparable service.

Around the clock AOG service, ready at a moment’s notice

We understand that time equals money, especially when it comes to AOG operations. We’ve created a dedicated AOG team that works around the clock and is driven by a simple mission–to minimize the downtime of our clients’ aircraft by creating innovative solutions to meet any challenge or constraint. 

We recognize the urgency inherent to AOG situations, and so do the leading international airlines, who trust us to handle their company materials (COMAT) and AOG programs with our global partners to ensure the coverage needed for next-flight-out, onboard courier, and dedicated vehicle services. 

A History of Innovation

We take pride in the history of ingenuity and creativity that has been a driving force behind everything we do.When our founder, Joe Shelala, became the first logistician to move an airframe by commercial airfreight, he put into place a foundation of thinking outside the box to create tangible solutions, and we’ve continued to build on that for over five decades, gaining the knowledge, skills, and experience that now allow us to support the world’s leading aerospace companies. 

A Trusted Industry Leader

Compass Forwarding was selected to represent the United States in the Aerospace Logistics Group (ALG), the world’s leading network of specialty aerospace logistics providers. As a part of this prestigious group, we offer seamless coverage in over 50 countries for AOG movements and specialty aerospace shipments such as engines, airframes, and landing gear sets.

Tailored solutions to streamline aerospace transportation

With experience supporting every sector of the vertical, including:

  • Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

  • Fabricators

  • Maintenance, repair, and overhaul centers (MROs)

  • Airlines and charter operators

  • Aircraft and engine leasing companies

  • Parts suppliers

  • Trading companies

  • Teardown and refurbishment companies

Complete maintenance logistics management

From repair and return programs to heavy maintenance C/D checks, our aerospace logistics team provides end-to-end management of transportation and customs formalities in the maintenance parts supply chain. Whether it’s airlifting a heavy utility helicopter into a conflict zone or coordinating the repair cycle of some of the world’s largest turbofan engines, our team is ready to meet any challenge. Our trusted aerospace logistics team is well-versed in the special handling, lifting, and transport requirements of moving all aerospace equipment and is ready to provide a number of solutions, including:

  • Door-to-door movement of airframes and engines

  • On-site surveying

  • High-value insurance

  • End-to-end track and trace with our Compass Nexus Program

In addition to the above, we also provide all of our clients with access to our proprietary Compass Nexus Program, which offers:

Inventory Visibility

Real-time dock-level visibility of warehouse inventory

Milestone Alerts

Timely notifications to manage supply chain milestones

Custom Reporting

Tailored reports for informed decision-making and lead time planning

Don’t see what you’re looking for above? Reach out to our team today and we’ll create a solution that’s right for you.