Case Study 1: OBC Saves a Grounded Aircraft in Mexico City
Client: European Commercial Airline
Service: Onboard Courier (OBC)
Route: Frankfurt, Germany → Mexico City, Mexico
Cargo: Flight control module for Airbus A320
Timeline: Delivered in under 18 hours
Date: March 2025
Background:
In March 2025, a major European airline experienced an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency in Mexico City. The grounded A320 required a critical flight control module not available anywhere in the Americas. Every hour on the ground was costing the airline thousands in lost revenue and disruption.
Solution:
Upon receiving the request, a vetted Onboard Courier (OBC) was dispatched in Frankfurt within 60 minutes. The part was packed in a shockproof case and checked as luggage. The courier flew on the next available commercial flight, cleared customs upon arrival in Mexico, and delivered the part directly to the ground handling team.
Outcome:
The aircraft was returned to service within 18 hours of the initial request, saving the airline an estimated $75,000+ in downtime costs. The OBC’s direct handling and customs efficiency prevented any delays.
Case Study 2: NFO Gets Medical Cargo Delivered Overnight
Client: Medical Device Manufacturer
Service: Next Flight Out (NFO)
Route: Columbus, OH → Atlanta, GA
Cargo: Surgical implants for next-day operation
Timeline: Delivered before 8:00 AM next day
Date: March 2025
Background:
In March 2025, a shipment of critical surgical components missed its scheduled ground freight pickup. If the devices didn’t arrive by early morning, the hospital would be forced to delay a life-changing operation.
Solution:
A Next Flight Out (NFO) shipment was arranged within 90 minutes. The package was prioritized on a Delta flight from Columbus to Atlanta and met by a local delivery driver for immediate handoff to the hospital.
Outcome:
The cargo was delivered by 7:45 AM — 15 minutes ahead of schedule. The operation proceeded without delay, and the client avoided penalties and reputational risk. The hospital team commended the swift coordination.
Case Study 3: Learjet Charter for Aerospace Prototype
Client: Defense Contractor
Service: Cargo Charter – Learjet 35A
Route: Wichita, KS → Toronto, ON
Cargo: Confidential aerospace prototype
Timeline: Door-to-door in 6 hours
Date: March 2025
Background:
In March 2025, a defense supplier needed to deliver a confidential prototype for an engineering demonstration in Toronto. Commercial options were too risky due to timing, layovers, and potential exposure.
Solution:
A dedicated Learjet 35A was positioned in Wichita and loaded at a private facility. The flight departed within 3 hours and arrived at a private terminal at Toronto Pearson. Customs was pre-cleared to ensure minimal downtime.
Outcome:
The delivery was completed in under 6 hours. The client secured their engineering contract and praised the confidentiality and control the charter solution provided.
Case Study 4: OBC Network Delivers Assembly Tool Across Europe
Client: Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
Service: Onboard Courier (Multi-courier)
Route: Milan, Italy → Munich, Germany
Cargo: Calibration tool for assembly line
Timeline: Delivered in 5 hours
Date: March 2025
Background:
In March 2025, a calibration tool was mistakenly shipped to the wrong plant in Italy. Without it, a German assembly line would halt, costing $40,000 per hour.
Solution:
Two OBCs were deployed: one in Milan to retrieve the tool, and another in Zurich to complete the final leg into Germany due to border and shift limitations. The couriers coordinated a mid-route handoff.
Outcome:
The tool arrived in Munich within 5 hours. Production continued without interruption. The multi-courier model demonstrated cross-border flexibility and speed.
Case Study 5: DC-9 Freighter Delivers Aid Post-Hurricane
Client: Humanitarian Relief NGO
Service: Cargo Charter – DC-9F
Route: Miami, FL → Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Cargo: 11,000 lbs of relief supplies (generators, water filters, blankets)
Timeline: Airlift completed within 24 hours of hurricane landfall
Date: March 2025
Background:
In March 2025, a Category 4 hurricane devastated coastal infrastructure in the Caribbean. Aid was urgently needed, but commercial flights were grounded and maritime routes were weeks away.
Solution:
A DC-9 freighter was chartered from Miami and rapidly loaded with over five tons of essential supplies. The aircraft was cleared for early-morning landing into Puerto Plata, where ground teams were waiting.
Outcome:
The aid was delivered within 24 hours of the storm. The NGO cited it as one of their fastest deployments ever and credited the air charter for enabling lifesaving support.
