AOG courier at Farnborough Airport
Farnborough is a dedicated business aviation airport with major OEM service centres on site. That changes the shape of an AOG job here: the maintenance capability is often already at the airfield, and what is missing is the part.
Dispatch is staffed around the clock, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Farnborough is a business aviation airport, not a passenger one
Farnborough operates as a dedicated business aviation airport, and it has attracted a substantial cluster of aviation and aerospace businesses — the airport reports more than 70 tenants on site.
| OEM service centres on site | Gulfstream operates its London Area Service Centre at Farnborough, and Dassault Aviation Business Services runs an MRO facility there offering inspections, airframe repairs, avionics and cabin system upgrades |
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| Line maintenance presence | Bombardier opened a line maintenance station at Farnborough providing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with on-site technicians |
| Independent MRO | Signature TECHNICAir operates a certified repair station at Farnborough covering line maintenance, avionics and AOG support |
| No scheduled passenger traffic | Everything on the airfield is business aviation, general aviation or the businesses supporting them |
| Aerospace cluster around it | Aircraft management companies, training providers, consultants and specialist suppliers in the surrounding area |
The practical consequence is worth stating plainly: Farnborough usually has the engineers. Multiple OEM and independent maintenance organisations are on the field. What frequently is not on the field is the specific component — and that is a transport problem, not an engineering one.
What this means when an aircraft goes tech here
Because the maintenance capability is largely already there, Farnborough AOG jobs are dominated by inbound parts movements.
| What is at stake | Why |
|---|---|
| A specific trip | Business jets fly to a plan built around one client or owner. There is no next departure to rebook onto |
| Crew duty limits | Small crews against fixed hours — exhaust them and the aircraft stays put regardless of the fix |
| Hangar and technician time | An OEM service centre slot held open while everyone waits for a component |
| Onward positioning | One delay puts the aircraft out of position for subsequent sectors |
| Type-specific parts | Business aviation fleets are diverse, so the required component is often held by one OEM stockist rather than in general stores |
What operators here are buying is not speed alone but predictability — a firm answer to "when will the part be on the bench?" so the engineering slot can be planned around it.
Where we collect from for Farnborough jobs
| OEM stockists & distributors | Type-specific business aviation parts suppliers and exchange pools |
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| Other OEM service centres | Including facilities at Biggin Hill, Luton and elsewhere in the UK |
| Component workshops | Avionics benches and overhaul shops returning serviceable units |
| Cargo terminals | Imported spares released at Heathrow or another cargo centre — see Heathrow cargo collection |
| Operators' stores | Central spares holdings at the operator's home base |
| Manufacturers | Production sites and factory stores |
What we carry
| Aircraft spare parts | Rotables, line-replaceable units, structural and cabin components |
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| Avionics | Flight deck and navigation units, sensitive electronic assemblies |
| Tyres & wheels | Main and nose gear wheel assemblies |
| Brakes | Brake units and associated components |
| Engine parts | Components, modules and accessories, subject to size and lifting arrangements |
| Tooling | Specialist and calibrated tooling, torque equipment |
| Ground equipment | Jigs, fixtures, test and support equipment |
| Documentation | Release certificates and technical records, carried with the part |
Dangerous goods: lithium batteries, oxygen generators, aerosols and compressed gases are common in aviation stores. Declare them when you call and we confirm carriage arrangements case by case before dispatch. Full detail on handling by part type is on our aircraft parts delivery page.
Typical Farnborough scenarios
| Scenario | The movement |
|---|---|
| Service centre waiting on a part | Aircraft in a hangar, work stopped pending a component from an OEM stockist |
| Departure at risk | Defect found before a scheduled departure; part collected and driven straight to the FBO or hangar |
| Transiting jet goes tech | An aircraft passing through develops a fault with no local spare for the type |
| Avionics or LRU swap | A unit needed from another base or from a component workshop |
| Specialist tooling | Type-specific tooling required before the task can begin |
| Unserviceable unit out | Removed component driven to an overhaul facility for exchange |
| Import released elsewhere | Spare clears at a cargo terminal and needs driving to Farnborough |
Access and handover at Farnborough
| Where we deliver | To the service centre, MRO facility, FBO or nominated handover point, into the hands of your contact |
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| Beyond a security boundary | Arranged through your operator, service centre or handling agent — tell dispatch at booking |
| Which facility | Several maintenance organisations operate on the airfield, so name the one receiving the part |
| Out-of-hours handover | Confirm who will be on site to receive at the hour the vehicle is due |
Naming the receiving facility matters more at Farnborough than at most airports. With multiple service centres and MROs on one airfield, "deliver to Farnborough" is not an address. Give dispatch the facility name and a contact with a mobile number.
How it works
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 · You call | Phone 020 8888 9988 or message WhatsApp. A person answers, day or night |
| 2 · Details taken | Collection point, delivery point and handover contact, part dimensions and weight, deadline, dangerous goods status |
| 3 · Price and timing | Fixed price and a realistic arrival time before anything moves |
| 4 · Vehicle dispatched | Assigned to your consignment alone — no consolidation, no other drops |
| 5 · Driver details shared | You can contact the driver directly throughout |
| 6 · Collection & POC | Paperwork checked, part loaded and secured, proof of collection recorded |
| 7 · Direct transit | Non-stop to Farnborough with updates through the run |
| 8 · Delivery & POD | Handed to your nominated contact, proof of delivery captured and confirmed |
Onward and inbound routes
| UK-wide to Farnborough | Parts collected from OEM stockists, workshops, MROs or stores anywhere in the UK |
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| Farnborough to UK-wide | Unserviceable units and components driven out to overhaul facilities |
| Airport to airport | To and from Biggin Hill, Luton, Heathrow, Stansted and London City |
| South and south-west | Straightforward road connections via the M3 and wider network |
| Long runs | Planned around drivers' hours rules, with two-driver options where the deadline requires it |
Real-time updates, proof of collection & proof of delivery
| Direct communication | You speak to dispatch and are given the driver's contact details |
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| Journey updates | Dispatch, collection, in transit, arrival |
| Proof of collection | Recorded at pickup — what was collected, from whom and when |
| Proof of delivery | Captured at handover and confirmed back to you |
| Exceptions | Delayed release, access problems or traffic reported as they happen |
Available 24/7
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays |
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| Same day | Collections and deliveries completed the same day across the UK |
| Out of hours | Overnight and early-morning runs ahead of first departures and morning engineering starts |
| Emergency dispatch | Vehicle assigned as soon as the job is confirmed |
| Contact | Phone 020 8888 9988 · WhatsApp +44 7466 237870 |
What we do and don't claim
| What we do | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dedicated vehicle per job | Your consignment travels alone — no consolidation, no multi-drop |
| Direct point-to-point transport | Collection to Farnborough without depots or transfers |
| 24/7 dispatch by phone | A person answers and can commit a vehicle at any hour |
| Driver contact shared | Speak to the driver directly during the job |
| Proof of collection and delivery | Recorded at both ends and confirmed to you |
| Aviation environments | Regular work with airports, cargo terminals, MROs and engineering facilities |
| UK-wide collection | We collect from anywhere in the UK for delivery to Farnborough |
We also don't publish a headline "vehicle with you within X minutes" figure for Farnborough. Response time depends on where the part is and what time it is. You get a realistic arrival time on the first call, which on an AOG is worth considerably more than an optimistic one.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to the service centres at Farnborough?
Yes. We deliver to the service centre, MRO facility, FBO or nominated handover point and hand the consignment to your contact. Because several maintenance organisations operate on the airfield, name the receiving facility when you book.
How quickly can you reach Farnborough?
A vehicle is assigned as soon as the job is confirmed. Timing depends on where the part is and the time of day, so instead of publishing a blanket figure we give you a realistic arrival time on the first call. Phone 020 8888 9988.
Can you collect a type-specific part from an OEM stockist?
Yes, and this is the commonest Farnborough job. Business aviation fleets are diverse, so the component is often held by one specialist supplier. We collect from wherever it is in the UK and drive direct in a dedicated vehicle.
Do you operate at night and at weekends?
Yes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week including public holidays. Overnight runs ahead of a morning engineering start or an early departure are routine.
Do you have airside access at Farnborough?
We do not advertise airside access. Deliveries are made to the facility and handed to your nominated contact; anything beyond a security boundary is arranged through your operator, service centre or handling agent.
Can you move an unserviceable unit out for overhaul?
Yes. Removed components are driven from Farnborough directly to the overhaul facility, with proof of collection at pickup and proof of delivery at handover.
What sort of parts do you carry?
Rotables and line-replaceable units, avionics, wheels, tyres and brakes, engine components subject to lifting arrangements, specialist tooling, ground equipment and the technical documentation accompanying them.
Do you carry dangerous goods?
Business aviation parts often include classified items such as lithium batteries, oxygen generators and aerosols. Declare them when you call and we confirm carriage arrangements case by case before dispatching a vehicle.
Have ready: collection point, delivery contact at Farnborough, part dimensions and weight, deadline, and dangerous goods status.