Aircraft and engine aftermarket solutions provider, AerFin, and aircraft maintenance, storage and recycling centre, TARMAC Aerosave, have successfully completed the teardown of four 2017-vintage A320neos.

The teardown activity took place at TARMAC Aerosave’s Tarbes facility in France, with each aircraft releasing around 1,400 high-demand parts into the aftermarket.

The aircraft were acquired earlier this year in partnership with a Middle Eastern investor.

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.

AerFin’s dedicated A320neo teardown programme has been designed to maximise the availability of serviceable A320neo material while ensuring a highly efficient and sustainable recycling process.

AerFin and TARMAC Aerosave developed a tailored workflow that prioritised the early removal of landing gear and other critical components which accelerates the delivery of essential parts to operators, lessors and MROs, helping them maintain fleet reliability, reduce turnaround times and keep aircraft flying.

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 and recycling at TARMAC Aerosave, said: “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.”

The A320neo teardowns build on more than a decade of collaboration between AerFin and TARMAC Aerosave, which includes the successful recycling of A340 and A330 aircraft.

Further projects are expected before the end of 2025, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability and customer support.

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