Neel Aviation provides professional aircraft shipping, export, import, disassembly, and reassembly services for customers around the world. Since 2002, we have worked with private owners, collectors, flight schools, museums, and aviation businesses to safely transport aircraft internationally.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about aircraft shipping and overseas aircraft transport.
International Aircraft Shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
How are aircraft shipped overseas?
Most aircraft are partially disassembled before international shipment so they can safely fit inside shipping containers. Wings, control surfaces, landing gear components, and other sections may be removed depending on the aircraft type and shipping requirements.
Neel Aviation carefully prepares and secures aircraft for international transport using custom fixtures, racks, and loading equipment designed specifically for aircraft shipping. Each aircraft is evaluated individually to determine the safest and most efficient shipping method.
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DO AIRCRAFT NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED BEFORE SHIPPING?
Most aircraft are partially disassembled before international shipment so they can safely fit inside shipping containers. Wings, control surfaces, landing gear components, and other sections may be removed depending on the aircraft type and shipping requirements.
Neel Aviation carefully prepares and secures aircraft for international transport using custom fixtures, racks, and loading equipment designed specifically for aircraft shipping. Each aircraft is evaluated individually to determine the safest and most efficient shipping method.
do you provide reassembly services?
Yes. Neel Aviation provides aircraft reassembly services both in the United States and internationally depending on the project.
Because all aircraft components are carefully organized and documented during disassembly, the reassembly process is more efficient and accurate once the aircraft arrives. We have experience helping aircraft return to service after international shipment and import.
Learn more here: https://neelaviation.com/imports-reassembly/
What types of aircraft can you ship?
Neel Aviation has experience shipping many different types of aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, ICON aircraft, warbirds, vintage aircraft, agricultural aircraft, and specialty aircraft.
Every aircraft presents different shipping and loading challenges, which is why we evaluate each project individually. Over the years, we have developed custom loading methods and fixtures for a wide variety of aircraft types and configurations.
What countries do you ship aircraft to?
We have shipped aircraft throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, South America, and many other international destinations.
Our experience includes both aircraft exports from the United States and aircraft imports coming back into the country. We continue to work with customers around the world on international aircraft shipping projects.
How long does international aircraft shipping take?
Shipping times vary depending on destination, shipping schedules, customs processing, port activity, and transportation logistics.
Some projects may move quickly while others require additional coordination due to overseas regulations, port schedules, or import requirements. We work closely with customers throughout the process to help coordinate timelines and shipping arrangements.
How are aircraft protected during shipping?
Aircraft components are carefully secured and protected before shipment using custom-built fixtures, supports, racks, padding, and protective materials.
Neel Aviation has developed specialized loading methods and equipment over many years of aircraft shipping experience. The goal is always to minimize movement during transport and help protect the aircraft throughout the shipping process. https://neelaviation.com/aircraft-export-shipping/
Can you import aircraft into the United States?
Yes. Neel Aviation assists with aircraft imports, unloading, reassembly, and preparation for return to service within the United States.
We have experience working with aircraft arriving from many different countries and understand the coordination involved with overseas aircraft transport and import projects.
Read more here: https://neelaviation.com/imports-reassembly/
Do you provide containerized aircraft shipping?
Yes. Most international aircraft shipments involve containerized transport to help protect the aircraft during overseas shipping.
Our team carefully determines how each aircraft will physically fit inside the container while maintaining proper support and protection throughout transport. Custom fixtures and supports are often built specifically for each aircraft project.
How long has Neel Aviation been shipping aircraft?
Neel Aviation has been involved in aircraft shipping, export, import, disassembly, and reassembly services since 2002.
Over the years, we have worked with customers worldwide and have shipped aircraft ranging from small trainers to vintage aircraft and specialty airplanes. Our experience and long-term customer relationships continue to be an important part of our business.