AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has successfully completed the teardown of four 2017-vintage A320neo aircraft at TARMAC Aerosave’s Tarbes facility in France – with each aircraft releasing around 1,400 high-demand parts into the aftermarket.
These aircraft, which were acquired earlier this year in partnership with a Middle Eastern investor, mark the launch of AerFin’s dedicated A320neo teardown programme.
A fifth aircraft has since been acquired and will be torn down in the Philippines, meaning inventory from all five will be available worldwide through AerFin’s warehousing network across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.
The programme has been designed to maximise the availability of serviceable A320neo material while ensuring a highly efficient and sustainable recycling process.
Working closely with aircraft maintenance, storage and recycling centre, TARMAC Aerosave, AerFin developed a tailored workflow that prioritised the early removal of landing gear and other critical components.
This proactive approach accelerates the delivery of essential parts to operators, lessors and MROs, helping them maintain fleet reliability, reduce turnaround times and keep aircraft flying.
Each of the aircraft is dismantled using TARMAC Aerosave’s proven four-phase process:
- Preparation – draining and securing all fluids, fuel and hydraulics.
- Removal – carefully extracting requested components, which are labelled, recorded and stored for delivery.
- Greening – stripping the cabin back to its original structure, sorting interiors for reuse or recycling.
- Recycling – segmenting the remaining airframe and separating materials to achieve recovery rates of up to 92%.
Simon Bayliss, Chief Operating Officer at AerFin, said: “Our focus is always on giving customers the parts they need, when they need them.
“By planning gear removal first and streamlining the teardown process with TARMAC Aerosave, we’ve been able to accelerate material availability and deliver real value back to the market.”
Arthur Rondeau, Business Unit Manager – Dismantling & Recycling at TARMAC Aerosave, added: “We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with AerFin on this A320neo programme.
“Together we’re demonstrating how efficient planning and advanced recycling techniques can extend the life of aircraft parts and support a more circular aviation economy.”
