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Fast, reliable, and fully traceable hand-carry service

When your valuable aircraft on ground (AOG) parts are time-critical, a Sterling courier accompanies them on the flight to their final destination.

Sometimes the AOG parts you need are more than urgent—they are also extremely valuable or fragile. Sterling’s on board courier services meet the highest level of security and reliability to get your parts in the right hands, on schedule.

Your parts are hand-carried by a Sterling courier who personally escorts and delivers your package directly to the recipient. As your shipments could clear customs at any time of the day or night, the package can simply be walked onto another flight, preventing delays in transport.

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The advantages of hand-carry service


A specially trained courier personally hand-carries your shipment on the flight to its destination.

Shipments never leave the hands of experts until they are safely delivered.

Get assistance with import and export regulations and customs compliance.

Secure OBC delivery of your AOG parts


24/7 priority pick-up and delivery
Includes door-to-door same-day service in your country, and next-day delivery to most international locations.

The fastest possible delivery times
Combine on board courier service with any of our AOG logistics solutions, such as next flight out, and global air charter.

Unmatched chain of custody
Aircraft parts are never out of the hands of our courier, who safeguards your shipment to final delivery.

QuickOnline real-time tracking
Point-by-point notification at each milestone with advanced online logistics management software.

Access to certified IATA experts
Our team is knowledgeable about global rules, regulations, and dangerous goods transport to help you prepare documents and ensure compliance.