AOG Parts Charter & Emergency Logistics

MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations managers who need a specific part from a supplier, warehouse, or component center that is not on site.

Airline operations control centers managing an AOG event at a focus city or outstation where the required part cannot be delivered by ground transport or commercial cargo within the acceptable window.

Business aviation operators whose aircraft is grounded at a remote destination. The required part is not available locally and the next commercial cargo service is too slow.

On-board courier (OBC) services who need aircraft capacity for time-critical part delivery under a personal custody arrangement.

Commercial air freight cutoff times are typically 2 to 3 hours before departure. An AOG event that develops at 11pm cannot access commercial freight until the following morning. Private charter is available at any hour. Hogani Jets provides a confirmed AOG charter quote within 60 to 120 minutes of inquiry. Departure typically occurs 2 to 4 hours from first contact when the aircraft and part origin are in the same market.

Turboprop (King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12): Best for smaller parts and short-range AOG events. Large ventral baggage compartment. Can operate into smaller regional airports closer to the grounded aircraft. From $1,100 to $2,200/hr.

Light Jet (Phenom 300, Citation CJ3): The most commonly used AOG charter category. Fast cruise speed, wide operator availability, and sufficient hold volume for most LRU and parts kit sizes. From $2,500 to $3,500/hr.

Midsize Jet: For larger equipment, additional personnel, or longer-range AOG events. Larger hold volume for oversize components. From $3,500 to $5,000/hr.

For very large items that exceed Part 135 hold dimensions, specialist cargo operators may be required. Hogani Jets advises on the appropriate solution and refers to freighter operators when needed.

AOG charter pricing in the continental US ranges from $8,000 to $18,000 one way in a light jet depending on distance and aircraft availability. The economics are straightforward: a grounded narrowbody aircraft costs an airline $10,000 to $50,000 per hour in lost revenue and disruption. A private AOG charter that costs $10,000 and resolves the event in 3 hours pays for itself within the first hour of the aircraft returning to service.

Commercial air freight cutoff times are typically 2 to 3 hours before departure. An AOG that develops at 11pm cannot access commercial freight until the following morning.

Commercial cargo routing adds intermediate handling, transfers, and warehouse staging. A part moving from Chicago to Miami via commercial freight may transit through a hub.

Weight and dimension limits for standard commercial cargo are frequently insufficient for large LRUs, engine cowlings, and hydraulic test equipment. Private jets with appropriate cargo hold dimensions are confirmed before dispatch.

Hogani Jets accepts AOG charter inquiries 24 hours a day. When an AOG event is declared, the operations team identifies available aircraft at or near the part's origin, confirms departure readiness, and provides a confirmed quote within 60 to 120 minutes.

AOG charters frequently depart within 2 to 4 hours of first contact when the aircraft origin and part origin are in the same major metropolitan market. Remote part origins may require 4 to 6 hours.

Hogani Jets operates as an air charter broker with access to a national and international network of Part 135 operators. For an AOG event in a market where no locally based operator has capacity, Hogani Jets sources positioning aircraft from adjacent markets quickly.

Charters coordinated through Hogani Jets are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who hold full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Contact Hogani Jets immediately for any AOG inquiry at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573. AOG inquiries are treated as priority contacts.

What does an AOG charter cost?

AOG charter starts from $8,000 to $18,000 one way in a light jet within the continental US. Distance and aircraft availability determine the final price. A grounded narrowbody aircraft loses $10,000 to $50,000 per hour, making charter economics straightforward.

How quickly can Hogani Jets arrange an AOG charter?

Hogani Jets provides a confirmed quote within 60 to 120 minutes of first contact. Departure is typically 2 to 4 hours from inquiry when the part origin and a suitable aircraft are in the same metropolitan market.

What aircraft is used for AOG parts transport?

Light jets (Phenom 300, Citation CJ3) are the most common AOG charter category, offering fast cruise speed and sufficient hold volume. Turboprops access smaller regional airports. Midsize jets handle larger components or longer ranges.

What is the difference between AOG charter and commercial air freight?

Commercial freight has cutoff times 2 to 3 hours before departure. An 11pm AOG event cannot access commercial cargo until morning. Private charter operates any hour, flies direct, and allows a courier to travel with the parts on the same aircraft.

Can technical personnel travel with parts on an AOG charter?

Yes. Technical personnel, AMEs, or OEM representatives travel as passengers on the same aircraft as the parts. This is one of the primary advantages of private charter over commercial freight for AOG events.

Can Hogani Jets handle AOG events at any hour?

Yes. Hogani Jets accepts AOG inquiries 24 hours a day. Contact charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 immediately for any AOG event. AOG inquiries are treated as the highest priority contact in the Hogani Jets operations queue.

What is the minimum lead time for an AOG charter?

AOG charters can depart within 2 to 4 hours when the part origin and aircraft origin are in the same metropolitan market. Remote situations or specialty cargo may require 4 to 6 hours. Hogani Jets advises on the fastest achievable timeline at first contact.

Can Hogani Jets transport very large AOG items?

Part 135 on-demand aircraft have hold limitations. Very large items such as engine sections or major structural components may exceed Part 135 hold dimensions. Contact Hogani Jets support team for more details.

Which operators and industries use AOG charter most?

MRO providers, airline operations control centers, business aviation operators, and on-board courier (OBC) services are the primary AOG charter users. Any operator facing a grounded aircraft where commercial freight is too slow or unavailable is a candidate.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker. All charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.