What B&H Worldwide does

B&H Worldwide is a privately held aerospace logistics specialist founded in 1988 and headquartered at London Heathrow. The company provides time-critical logistics for aircraft components, including 24/7/365 aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response, warehousing and inventory management, on-board courier services, engine transport and storage, worldwide air charter, airside transport, trade compliance, and LLP control tower services, all delivered through an owned network of 10 offices spanning the UK, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. The company serves airlines, MROs, aerospace stockists, OEMs, leasing companies, defence operators, private aviation, and helicopter operators, with documented 20+ year relationships with customers such as Icelandair and PDQ Airspares.

The company's proprietary technology asset is FirstTrac, an inventory visibility platform providing 100% end-to-end shipment tracking from collection to final destination. Services are delivered via dedicated AOG contact centers in each major region and supported by an integrated service portfolio that positions B&H as a single-source aviation logistics provider rather than a general freight forwarder. The company holds ISO 9001 (LRQA), IATA, AEO UK, Cyber Essentials, and the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, and claims climate-positive business status.

B&H operates a B2B enterprise model with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, marketing primarily through industry events (MRO, RotorTech, AeroEngines, ELTF), a multilingual corporate website, and direct account management. In March 2026, Sun European Partners completed a strategic investment to back a buy-and-build consolidation strategy across fragmented aviation logistics and adjacent specialist logistics verticals, with CEO Stuart Allen retaining active operating leadership and equity. The company is registered in England and Wales as B&H Worldwide (Holdings) Ltd and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

Name

B&H Worldwide

Legal name

B&H Worldwide (Holdings) Ltd

Website

https://bhworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B&H Worldwide is a privately held aerospace logistics specialist founded in 1988, providing 24/7 AOG response, warehousing, engine transport, air charter, and trade compliance to airlines, MROs, OEMs, and stockists through 10 global offices and its FirstTrac visibility platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI), Aviation & Marine Spares / AOG Critical Parts Courier (TLAAAEAH), Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB), Time-Critical Air Charter & On-Demand Air Freight (TLADANAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace logistics services
• AOG critical logistics
• Air freight forwarding
• Aerospace warehousing
• Inventory management aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

West Drayton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. AOG & Critical Logistics Services: Time-critical logistics services for aircraft on ground situations and urgent component requirements. Provides 24/7/365 support for aviation industry customers requiring rapid response logistics solutions.
2. Warehousing, FSL & Inventory Management: Warehouse management and inventory control services including Full Supply Chain Logistics (FSL) solutions for aerospace components.
3. On-Board Courier Services: Hand-carry logistics services for time-sensitive shipments requiring personal accompaniment.
4. Engine Transport & Storage: Specialized handling, transport, and storage services for aircraft engines.
5. Worldwide Air Charter: Charter aircraft services for oversized or time-critical cargo requiring dedicated aircraft.
6. Airside Transport Services: Ground transportation services within airport airside areas for aircraft components.
7. Trade Compliance Services: Customs clearance and regulatory compliance services for international aerospace logistics.
8. LLP Control Tower Services: Logistics process management and monitoring services providing centralized control tower capabilities for supply chain visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

B&H Worldwide provides time-critical aerospace logistics services exclusively to the aviation industry, including 24/7/365 AOG (aircraft-on-ground) component delivery, warehousing and inventory management, on-board courier, trade compliance, airside transport, LLP control tower supply-chain visibility, engine transport and storage, and worldwide air charter. These services are supported by FirstTrac, a proprietary tracking platform that delivers 100% end-to-end shipment visibility for customers across airlines, MROs, OEMs, stockists, and leasing companies.

Product overview

B&H Worldwide offers a unified logistics platform exclusively serving the aviation and aerospace industry. The core offering consists of eight integrated service modules: AOG Logistics (24/7 critical component delivery), Warehousing & Inventory Management, On-Board Courier, Trade Compliance, Airside Transport, LLP Control Towers, Engine Transport & Storage, and Worldwide Air Charter. These services are supported by the FirstTrac proprietary tracking platform that provides end-to-end visibility. The company operates globally from strategically located hubs, focusing exclusively on time-critical logistics for airlines, MROs, stockists, and OEMs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FirstTrac: Unique inventory visibility platform for tracking shipments

Products and services

• AOG Logistics Time-critical aircraft-on-ground (AOG) logistics services available 24/7/365, providing urgent component delivery to keep aircraft operational and minimize downtime.
• Warehousing, FSL & Inventory Management Comprehensive warehousing solutions with Full Service Logistics (FSL) and inventory management capabilities for aerospace components and spare parts.
• On-Board Courier Hand-carry courier services for time-sensitive shipments, utilizing staff to personally transport critical aviation components to their destinations.
• Trade Compliance Trade compliance services ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and customs requirements for cross-border aerospace logistics.
• Airside Transport Services Specialized ground transport services operating airside at airports for direct aircraft component delivery and pickup.
• LLP Control Towers Logistics control tower services providing centralized monitoring, tracking, and management of component shipments and supply chain visibility.
• Engine Transport & Storage Specialized transport and secure storage solutions for aircraft engines, including handling and temporary warehousing.
• Worldwide Air Charter Global air charter services for oversized or urgent aerospace cargo requiring dedicated aircraft transport.
• FirstTrac Proprietary tracking platform providing 100% end-to-end visibility of aerospace shipments from collection through to final destination, accessible to customers via a dedicated login portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced logistics costs for airlines while improving service levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crane Worldwide Logistics: Crane Worldwide Logistics operates a dedicated Aerospace & Defense vertical providing time-critical AOG logistics, component warehousing, and global freight forwarding — directly comparable to B&H's service portfolio and aviation-only focus.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: AIT Worldwide Logistics has built a substantial aerospace logistics franchise through organic build and M&A roll-up, offering AOG, component transport, and inventory management to airlines, MROs, and OEMs — directly competing with B&H in the same verticals.
• SDV (Bolloré Logistics): SDV's Aerospace & Defense division provides specialized logistics for aircraft components, AOG response, and trade compliance — directly comparable in service mix to B&H and serving many of the same enterprise aerospace customers.

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Geodis operates an Aerospace & Defense vertical within its broader global logistics portfolio, offering air charter, time-critical delivery, and warehousing to aviation customers — overlapping with B&H's services but not specialized in aviation only.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel runs a dedicated Aerospace logistics vertical providing AOG response, component logistics, and MRO supply chain solutions as part of its much larger global forwarding network — competing with B&H in the same customer segments at greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's Aerospace & Aviation sector provides global AOG, MRO logistics, and supply chain services to airlines and OEMs as part of its integrated worldwide network — a major broad incumbent with overlapping aerospace logistics capabilities.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics offers aerospace and aviation logistics services including AOG support and component flow management as part of its broader contract logistics portfolio — a broad incumbent that competes with B&H for the same enterprise aerospace customers.
• DSV: DSV's Air & Sea division handles aerospace logistics including AOG, charter, and component transport, leveraging its global network — a broad incumbent comparable to B&H on aerospace service lines though aviation is not its sole focus.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker provides aerospace logistics solutions including time-critical delivery and warehousing for aircraft components, sitting within its broader integrated logistics portfolio — competing for the same enterprise customers as B&H.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors offers air freight forwarding services to aerospace customers including AOG-style time-critical movements and component logistics, though aviation is one of many verticals served by its broader global network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bh_worldwide
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bh-worldwide
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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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