Intercontinental charter transport for Airbus Helicopters

As a long-term strategic partner of Airbus, CEVA Logistics transports hundreds of helicopters globally each year, supported by more than 1,000 dedicated aerospace logistics experts. For this project, Airbus Helicopters sought out a safe and reliable solution to transport two H175 and H160 helicopters and their spare parts from France to China.

Our customer’s business challenges

The out-of-gauge and costly cargo required a carefully planned transport solution. The shipment comprised 34 crates of high-value cargo, with heights exceeding 4.8 meters and a total transport length of 26 meters. To manage the large and OOG dimensions, CEVA’s dedicated project team implemented meticulous, end-to-end planning in accordance with strict aircraft handling standards.

The Solution

For inland transit, following extensive route surveys, a dual-escort system equipped with infrared height sensors was deployed to ensure real-time risk control. Then, to navigate the operation at the airport, CEVA coordinated with authorities to facilitate the 26-meter convoy through specialized gates.

The cargo was transported via an Antonov An-124 strategic airlift charter to Guangzhou Airport. Through efficient multi-agency collaboration, the team completed the seamless final delivery to China’s Zhuhai Airport via truck.

The entire transport mission was successfully completed in less than three days.

Results

OOG cargo

(H)4.8m (L)26m

34 crates of high-value cargo; with heights exceeding 4.8 meters and a total transport length of 26 meter.

Duration

Less than 3 Days

completion time

Victoria Xiong, North China Aerospace Manager, CEVA Logistics, said: "The successful completion of this high-precision aircraft transport mission not only demonstrates our sophisticated service capabilities in the aerospace logistics sector but also provides valuable experience for future high-value projects. We will continue to deepen our presence in the Chinese market and remain committed to providing the aerospace sector with efficient and reliable logistics solutions, not matter the destination.”