Tarmac Aerosave to Teardown Over 10 A320neo and 737 MAX Jets
Tarmac Aerosave will dismantle more than ten Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft this year for parts supplier AerFin, highlighting strong demand for
More than ten Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be dismantled for parts before the end of the year. Tarmac Aerosave is processing the jets for its long-term client, the parts supplier AerFin, to meet soaring demand in the global supply chain.
This dedicated line addresses specialist needs like cabin and landing gear removal. A special team handles priority and standard parts. Tarmac Aerosave stated it will "process more than 10 new-generation narrowbody aircraft" for AerFin. The company added that "additional dismantling projects are already being prepared for 2027."
Strong Demand for Modern Parts
The move reflects the strong and ongoing demand for aircraft engines and components. Even relatively new aircraft are being parted out at young ages. Earlier this year, Simple Flying reported that multiple Airbus A320neos previously flown by Spirit Airlines were recycled after just three years of service.
The aviation market currently has a vast fleet of these aircraft types in service. As suggested by EirTrade and reported by AeroTime, there are believed to be more than 4,400 Airbus A320neos and 6,500 A320ceos active globally, with over 7,000 A320neos on order. This ensures a continuous pipeline requiring replacement parts.
The Recycling Partnership Expands
Tarmac's expanded dismantling and recycling program with AerFin will cover many components necessary to meet demand for serviceable material from newer aircraft. The partnership shows a trend as global fleets mature and the need for replacement parts grows.
Tarmac Aerosave is headquartered in Tarbes, France, and claims to be the leading aircraft storage and engine green recycling company. It has three major shareholders: Safran, Airbus, and Suez.
How Aircraft Recycling Works
Aircraft recycling is the process of disassembling retired airframes to recover valuable spare parts and raw materials. The process begins with decontamination, where workers drain hazardous fluids like jet fuel, oils, and hydraulic liquids.
High-value parts such as engines, landing gear, and flight electronics are then removed, tested, and resold. Cabins are stripped, with seats sold, and materials like insulation, wiring, plastics, fabrics, and copper are separated for recycling.
When the frame is no longer needed, heavy machinery cuts the mostly aluminum and titanium structure into small segments. These metal fragments are sorted, melted down, and recast into raw ingots for manufacturing. Up to 90% of an aircraft's total weight can be recovered and recycled, reducing environmental waste and providing cost-effective materials for aerospace and other industries.
The ten jets headed for teardown, though young, demonstrate that all aircraft have an expiry date. Some arrive at it sooner than others.
