Project Overview
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737
Route: Castellon, Spain to Forli, Italy
Asset: CFM56-7B Engine (S/N 891312)
Our client engaged ETA Logistics to manage the safe and efficient transport of a CFM56-7B engine from Spain to Italy. The movement required full end-to-end coordination, including specialist handling, certified securement, and close alignment with both the airline and the receiving maintenance provider.
The engine was collected from Castellon Airport and delivered to Forli Airport, with ETA overseeing every stage of the operation. This included managing the specialist carrier, ensuring compliance with manufacturer handling requirements, and maintaining continuous communication between all parties involved. The result was a seamless cross-border engine movement executed with precision, safety, and full operational control.
The Challenge
- Transporting a large, high-value aircraft engine requiring specialist equipment, certified securement, and strict adherence to OEM handling standards.
- Navigating airport security and access controls at the origin facility, ensuring compliant entry, loading, and documentation.
- Meeting operational timelines while coordinating in real time with multiple international stakeholders, including the airline and specialist carrier.
- Providing full photographic evidence of shrink-wrapping, tie-down, and securement procedures in accordance with CFM technical guidelines.
Our Solution
ETA Logistics delivered full end-to-end project management for the engine movement, including:
- Selecting and briefing a vetted specialist carrier equipped with a suitable low-bed trailer and certified engine transport frame.
- Coordinating all required documentation and driver credentials to ensure compliant airport access at the origin.
- Providing real-time oversight during loading, including technical support and verification of securement procedures.
- Capturing comprehensive photographic documentation of shrink-wrapping, tie-down, and securement in line with CFM guidelines.
- Maintaining clear, continuous communication between the airline, maintenance provider, and carrier to ensure seamless execution.
Execution Highlights
The specialist carrier arrived early in the morning at Castellon Airport, where loading was completed efficiently and in full compliance with aviation handling standards. The engine was shrink-wrapped, mounted on a dedicated transport cradle, and secured with certified tie-down and strapping procedures in accordance with CFM requirements. ETA provided full on-site management, real-time updates, and photographic documentation of every step, ensuring complete transparency for all stakeholders.
Multiple confirmation pictures were shared with the client for approval before the truck was cleared to depart.
- Engine securely positioned and strapped onto the low-bed trailer using approved securement points.
- On-site supervision and final preparations conducted inside the facility to verify compliance and readiness for departure.
- Final inspection and side-view confirmation of the fully loaded, wrapped, and secured engine prior to transport.
Results
With proven expertise in time-critical aviation component movements across Europe, ETA Logistics delivers the reliability, technical knowledge, and proactive communication essential for handling high-value aircraft engines with absolute confidence.
- On-time collection and departure from Castellon, meeting the client’s operational schedule.
- Zero damage or incidents, with the engine arriving safely and securely at its destination.
- Full transparency throughout the movement, supported by regular status updates and detailed photographic documentation.
- Seamless cross-border road transport, completed in full compliance with all regulatory and airport-access requirements.
