HK meets the safety and logistics needs of the aeronautical industry for the transportation of materials in France and Europe. 

Defense and aeronautics: specific logistics and transport needs

Space transportation (launchers, satellites, Airbus, etc.), aeronautical transportation (civil and military aircraft and helicopter equipment, drones)... The equipment used in these industries requires complex manufacturing methods, and is often classified as a defense secret. Added to this is the fragility and value of the parts, which have to be transported to subcontractors' workshops in complete safety (avoiding shocks and scratches). 

In addition to the complexity of the parts manufactured by suppliers integrating cutting-edge technologies, the equipment production process requires multiple delivery points. As a result, parts are routed to several workshops, and must meet strict deadlines in order to complete production on time. 

For all these reasons, transporting aeronautical and space equipment is a highly demanding business. The transport company must be able to complement the customer's conventional shuttle system, while meeting the same specifications.

Aircraft equipment transport service: parts handled by HK

Road transport for the aeronautics industry

HK specializes in the transportation of aeronautical parts undergoing machining: mechanical parts for civil and military aircraft, components for cabins, turbines, engines, electrical cores, hydraulic parts, landing gear systems, miscellaneous turning parts, and so on. 

We are also involved in the logistics of transporting repair parts for emergency action in the event of machine breakdown on the production line. Every day, HK teams manage the transport of parts dedicated to industrial maintenance.

In order to meet the requirements of airlines for transporting equipment that remains compliant, HK has developed solutions dedicated to the aeronautical industry.  

HK services are particularly popular with equipment manufacturers in the South-West of France, a region where the French aeronautics industry is particularly strong, with companies specializing in aviation (AIRBUS, DAHER, SAFRAN, DASSAULT). 

What about air transport?

When shipping parts abroad, some companies opt for air freight (designed for the transport of goods, as opposed to passenger airlines).

Subject to very strict rules laid down by international bodies (notably the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association), this mode of transport offers the advantage of security. A very rapid solution, particularly for short distances within the EU, for example, certain criteria can discourage many a shipper, notably: the very high costs due to the complexity of the logistics, the numerous customs formalities and procedures, and the transport times by road for the pre- and post-carriage sections. What's more, the environmental impact is increasingly under scrutiny. 

This mode of transport is still widely used for long-distance shipments, and offers a fast, simple and secure alternative to sea freight, particularly for "low" volumes. In fact, urgent express transport is not an alternative to air freight, but rather an essential complement to it, both before arrival at the departure airport and at the destination, post-carriage to the place where the goods are expected. 

HK trades are mainly dedicated to the urgent transport of goods by road, mainly in the construction, pharmaceutical, building and civil engineering, automotive, petrochemical, luxury vehicle and aeronautical industries. For your project involving the urgent transport of parts to your suppliers, our specialists will draw up a free quotation in just a few minutes, to meet your needs as quickly as possible.

HK solutions for the aerospace industry

  • Compliance with customer specifications for the transportation of aeronautical equipment: time constraints, multi-site routing of parts ;
  • Dedicated carrier : no intermediaries, optimized delivery (based on real-time traffic), direct routing;
  • Equipment safety : reception of raw parts on trolleys, safe handling, adapted driving ;
  • Reliability and qualifications of drivers : specific recruitment, defence secret clearance;
  • Transport of non-standard aircraft equipment;
  • Tailor-made delivery: adapted vehicle, respect of schedules, delivery to the right person;
  • Large fleet of vehicles;
  • Real-time tracking: arrival forecasts, driver clocking in and out, delivery time compliance checks. 

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HK expertise in aeronautical transport

Specializing in urgent and customized transport of goods since 1994, HK has established itself as a key player in the aerospace and defense industry, through the development of agencies throughout France: South-West (Pau, Perpignan, Bordeaux, Toulouse), Île-de-France (Paris) and Grand Est (Phalsbourg, Strasbourg, Mulhouse).
Aware of the demands of the air transport industry, HK makes it a point of honour to train drivers dispatched to transport aeronautical equipment. By opting for personalized transport, without any intermediaries, the company can commit to "just-in-time" delivery services and avoid stopping the parts manufacturing process.
Finally, HK also has 40 multilingual employees (mastering 10 languages in total) capable of managing the logistics of the most complex orders.