Executive Jet Support (EJS) has completed the acquisition of a CF6-powered Airbus A330-200 from KLM for disassembly. The aircraft, identified as MSN 682, marks EJS’s latest move into widebody teardown operations.
This purchase aligns with KLM’s ongoing fleet modernization, which includes phasing out older A330s in favor of Boeing 777s and 787s for long-haul routes. The transaction provides EJS with valuable CF6 engines and airframe components amid rising demand for A330 parts in the MRO market.
EJS, a specialist in aircraft disassembly and parts recovery, previously acquired an A330-300 (MSN 659) and two BAE Avro RJ85s, often storing assets at KLM facilities like Norwich under KLM CAMO oversight. KLM’s A330 fleet, comprising eight A330-200s and five A330-300s as of recent reports, faces accelerated retirement pressures from efficiency drives within Air France-KLM.
The deal bolsters EJS’s inventory for supporting global operators reliant on legacy A330 platforms. It underscores the growing secondary market for retired widebodies as airlines streamline fleets post-pandemic.