Bob McGhee

Logistics of military drawdown requires tactical precision

As the U.S. military continues withdrawal of troops around the world, transportation logistics plays an important role. Military exit strategies involve the withdrawal not just of personnel but of equipment — everything from machinery to office supplies — as well as the dismantling of entire facilities.

Bob McGhee, AIT Worldwide Logistics’ director of government and aerospace operations, detailed the unique logistical challenges involved in transporting military goods around the world.

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Military equipment shipping entails strategic planning, cultural insight: AIT Worldwide Logistics

Military equipment shipping methods are similar to those of common commercial freight. However, the stakes are much greater when highly-sensitive, potentially classified commodities are involved. Bob McGhee, AIT’s director of government and aerospace operations, detailed the special arrangements required to meet the shipping demands of the U.S. military on a recent episode of Government and Aerospace Briefing presented by AIT Worldwide Logistics.

When shipping over-the-road, employing...

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MRO business sees uptick as air carriers reconfigure fleets

The COVID-19 pandemic may have prohibited commercial airlines around the globe from taking flight, but many have shifted their focus to the tarmac as carriers have put greater emphasis on servicing their grounded fleets.  

While AOG (aircraft on ground) services have decreased due to prolonged aircraft downtime, MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) business has increased as carriers take advantage of the lull to manage their aircraft.

“With fewer aircraft operating around the world, AOG...

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