Aviation

Aviation Shipping Built for Speed, Precision, and Zero Margin for Error

When aircrafts are grounded or parts are delayed, every minute matters. Purolator International delivers fast, flexible aviation shipping solutions designed to meet the industry’s most urgent, complex, and ever-changing demands across the U.S. and into Canada.

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Aviation Shipping Solutions That Adapt to Your Needs

Time-Critical Delivery

Time-Critical Delivery

Rapid-response shipping for AOG situations and urgent aviation parts—because delays aren’t an option.

Flexible Routing

Flexible Routing

As a non-asset-based expedited forwarder, we’re not locked into rigid schedules. We find the fastest, most efficient route—up to and including next flight out.

Oversized & Specialized Freight

Oversized & Specialized Freight

From large aircraft components to sensitive equipment, shipments are handled with care to arrive intact and on time.

Cross-Border Expertise (U.S. & Canada)

Cross-Border Expertise (U.S. & Canada)

Seamless aviation shipping between the U.S. and Canada, backed by deep regulatory and customs knowledge.

Why Purolator International is the right choice for the aviation industry

Dedicated Client Relationship Representative

Dedicated Client Relationship Representative

A single point of contact managing every shipment—proactively tracking, troubleshooting, and communicating at every step.

PuroTouch® Service Model

PuroTouch® Service Model

Hands-on, personalized service that removes uncertainty around where your shipment is, where it’s going, and when it will arrive.

Speed Without Compromise

Speed Without Compromise

Built for industries with no margin for error, our solutions prioritize both velocity and reliability.

Proven Aviation Experience

Proven Aviation Experience

With 20+ years of aerospace and aviation shipping experience, we’ve seen it all—and we’re prepared for anything.

Aviation shipping options from the U.S. to Canada

We work with you to determine the best shipping option for your timeframe, needs and budget. Services include:

FAQs

What makes aviation shipping different from standard freight shipping?

Aviation industry shipping has unique and varied requirements that change from day to day. Unlike standard freight, aviation shipping demands:

  • Extreme urgency – some shipments need to get to their location as quickly as possible
  • Specialized handling – unusually large items that need to arrive completely intact
  • Abundance of rules with little margin for error
  • Sensitivity to particular shipping needs that can vary daily
  • We understand these unique requirements and have over 20 years of experience safely and quickly delivering aviation packages, so we’re prepared for anything when it comes to aerospace shipping.

    How quickly can you arrange expedited aviation parts delivery?

    We offer several expedited options depending on your urgency:

    • Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) Service: Our AOG Elite Desk is always on-call and ready to deliver 24/7/365 with an average 99.9% on-time rate
    • Next flight out: No problem – as a non-asset based expedited forwarder, we’re not tied to rigid schedules, giving us flexibility to find the quickest route
    • Time definite delivery: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, noon, or end of day options
    • 1, 2, or 3-day delivery through our Expedited Forwarding service
    • Saturday delivery options available

      Do you handle high-value and specialized aerospace components?

      Yes. Our Purolator Express service can handle high-value, hazardous or oversized goods and will get your package to its destination using optimal routing, virtually anywhere in Canada. We understand that aviation components often require specialized handling, and our vast network minimizes hand-offs which prevents damages and claims. We offer signature required options for high-value items and complete end-to-end tracking for visibility.

      What regulatory compliance do you maintain for aviation shipments?

      We have extensive cross-border experience with regulatory agencies, particularly for shipments into Canada. Positively no one has the cross-border experience with regulatory agencies that we do for your cross-border shipments into Canada. Our services include customs brokerage to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

      Can you provide dedicated account management for aviation clients?

      Absolutely. When you ship with us, you have a Client Relationship Representative in your corner for every delivery. For AOG shipments specifically, a dedicated client relationship representative is assigned to you from your first phone call to the final part delivery, proactively monitoring and troubleshooting the shipment along the way.

      Our Elite Service provides a single point of contact from quote through delivery to billing for customized delivery and enhanced customer service for any size shipment. We call this level of attentive service PuroTouch.

      How do you handle cross-border aviation shipments to Canada?

      Cross-border shipping to Canada is our specialty. We have:

      • The largest dedicated air fleet and ground network in Canada enabling us to reach more delivery points than any other carrier
      • Unparalleled Canadian expertise – given our extensive network, our “”flying trucks”” will often beat air solutions in both timeliness and cost
      • Extensive cross-border experience with regulatory agencies
      • Customs brokerage services to handle all regulatory compliance
      • CanadaOne services for assembly and distribution needs
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      Get in touch with Purolator International for aviation and aerospace shipping to Canada

      At Purolator International, we give you and your urgent shipments the care and focus they deserve. We understand that in aviation, all shipments are urgent. To find out about setting up shipments for your aviation company to Canada, contact us today.

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