Aero, AOG & Aviation Logistics : MATHEZ FREIGHT AEROSPACE

An AOG (Aircraft On Ground) is extremely costly for an airline (passengers in hotels, rental of replacement aircraft, ticket refunds, disruption of rotations, etc.). Having an ultra-reactive and reliable partner is a fundamental criterion for airline service quality.

Aeronautical logistics is characterized by the need for high performance: responsiveness, reliability and technical mastery are essential. In an environment where every hour of aircraft downtime generates considerable losses, the efficiency of the logistics chain is becoming a major strategic challenge for airlines, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and MROs (maintenance organizations).

Our Aircraft On Ground (AOG) services are specifically designed to deliver critical parts on an emergency basis, so that aircraft can be returned to service as quickly as possible.

AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) accreditation is granted by the EU Customs Administrations to companies that meet strict customs criteria and demonstrate consistent quality, compliance and reliability in the international supply chain.

Working with a " AEO - Full" freight forwarder gives you, as a shipper, the following advantages:

• Faster customs operations,
• Reduced and optimized physical and documentary controls for your goods,
• Recognised status in the European Union and in the world.

Since 2013, MATHEZ FREIGHT benefits from the AEO-Full status, which includes the AEO "customs simplification" certificate and the AEO "security-safety" certificate. When you work with MATHEZ FREIGHT, you can be assured that all your customs operations throughout the EU and beyond will be carried out accurately, reliably and professionally, to the highest standards.

What's more, our expertise in Customs & VAT solutions means we can provide you with reliable, efficient support for your operations, and set up the appropriate customs exemptions and arrangements.

The aeronautical sector benefits from specific customs and tax regimes, provided that the goods are destined for certified civil aeronautics.

Main regimes applicable:

• Sectoral aeronautical exemptions (WTO/EU) on civil aircraft, engines, parts and equipment in accordance with the WTO Agreement on Civil Aircraft, which is incorporated into European regulations.
• End Use procedure, under the Union Customs Code, allowing goods to be imported at reduced or zero duty. In the aeronautical sector, it can be applied to aeronautical parts, components and equipment intended for the construction, maintenance, repair or modification of aircraft. This system is used in particular by MROs, aircraft manufacturers and airlines.
• Inward / outward processing: Suspension or exemption from duties during repair, after-sales service or conversion operations...
• Temporary admissions: Temporary importation ofaircraft or equipment without final payment of duties.

Certifications are the technical and legal basis enabling customs authorities to grant these specific regimes and secure exemptions specific to the aeronautical sector. The main international authorities issuing certificates are as follows:

• In France, the DGAC issues Certificats d'Aptitude de Vol (CAV), certifying that an aircraft conforms to its certified type and is fit to fly.
• Within the European Union, the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)
• In the United States, the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
• In the United Kingdom, the CAA - Civil Aviation Authority
• In Canada, TCCA - Transport Canada Civil Aviation (Canada).

CAVs / CoAs certificates, issued within a recognized framework (EASA, FAA, CAA, TCCA), are key documents for access to aeronautical customs exemption regimes.

The following documents are recognized as equivalent to EASA Form 1:

• JAA FORM 1(Europe)
• FAA Form 8130-3 (USA)
• TCCA FORM ONE - TCCA 24-0078 (Canada)
• Form F- 100-01 (SEGV OO 003) (Brazil)
• SHGM FORM 1 (Turkey)
• CASA FORM 1 (Australia)
• CAAS (AW) 95 - CAAS (AW) 96 (Singapore)
• Form 18 (Japan)
• CAAC Form AAC- 038 (China)
• CAD FORM ONE (Hong Kong)
• CAAV FORM ONE (Vietnam)
• DAAO Form 21-18 (Indonesia)
• CAAP FORM 1 (Philippines)
• GACA SS&AT_ F8130- 3 (Saudi Arabia)
• AW FORM 1 (WATER)
• CAA FORM 8110-3 (New Zealand)
• AIRWORTHINESS APPROVAL TAG Form C-5(Russian Federation)
• MCAA Form (Morocco)

Dangerous goods " are products containing substances that present a potential risk to the health and safety of people, infrastructure and/or means of transport. A specific regulation, the Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR), enables them to be packaged, handled and declared correctly, so that they can be transported without risk to the aircraft and its occupants.

The transportation of dangerous goods is governed by various national and international regulations, including the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Freight forwarders and agents, packers, packagers and others involved in the preparation and shipment of dangerous goods must comply with these regulations, and undergo regular training to ensure that their shipments are compliant, so that they can be handled quickly and easily by airlines and shipping companies.

MATHEZ FREIGHT agencies are able to organize the transport of your dangerous goods by air, because they have the necessary accreditations, trained personnel and DGR authorizations.