B&H Worldwide, a leading independent provider of aviation and aerospace logistics solutions, has acquired Founders Logistics, a US-based specialist in aircraft engine transportation, the company said in Heathrow, London. The acquisition combines Founders Logistics’ specialist expertise with B&H Worldwide’s international network, 24/7 operational support, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response capabilities and engine storage services.

For more than three decades, B&H Worldwide has focused exclusively on aviation and aerospace logistics, serving airlines, MRO providers, aircraft parts stockists, lessors, defence operators and OEMs worldwide through strategically located global hubs and dedicated AOG and critical logistics centres across EMEA, Asia, the Americas and Oceania. Its credentials include the Queen’s Award, LRQA certification, IATA accreditation and UK Authorised Economic Operator status. Founders Logistics,

headquartered in the United States, specialises exclusively in aircraft engine transportation, combining experienced logistics professionals with sensor-based tracking technology; the company reports an annual on-time delivery performance of 99.2 per cent.

“Aircraft engines are among the most valuable and operationally critical assets in aviation. Transporting them safely and on time requires specialist expertise, meticulous planning and a highly responsive logistics operation. Founders Logistics has built an outstanding reputation in this specialised field. Bringing Founders Logistics into the B&H Worldwide family combines its specialist engine transportation expertise with our global network, 24/7 operations and more than three decades of aerospace logistics experience. Together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive aircraft engine logistics solutions worldwide. I am delighted to welcome Cristhian and the entire Founders team. Our organisations share a commitment to operational excellence, attention to detail and exceptional customer service,” said Stuart Allen, Chairman of B&H Worldwide.

“We built Founders Logistics on one simple principle: treat every engine as if it were our own. Our customers entrust us with assets that are critical to their operations, and we take that responsibility extremely seriously. Joining B&H Worldwide represents an exciting next chapter for our business. With B&H’s established global network and 24/7 operational capabilities, we can extend our reach and offer customers broader international logistics solutions while retaining the specialist expertise and personalised service they have come to expect from Founders Logistics. We look forward to working together with B&H Worldwide to further develop our aircraft engine transportation and management capabilities around the world,” said Cristhian Contador, President of Founders Logistics.