
How Suppliers Lose 40% of AOG RFQs — Before They Even See Them
Don’t Miss AOG Opportunities Because of Time Zones An airline in Australia posts an urgent RFQ at 10:00 AM local time. For you, it’s the middle of the night. You don’t see the email. Another supplier does. The part is already sourced. This is how many AOG opportunities are lost — simply because of time zones. Industry estimates suggest suppliers miss up to 30–40% of urgent RFQs due to delayed communication, email chains, or limited visibility across regions. In AOG situations, airlines often