TARMAC Aerosave has reached the milestone of 2,000 aircraft managed across its facilities, consolidating its role as one of Europe’s key providers in end-of-life and lifecycle services for commercial jets. Founded in 2007, the Franco-European group specializes in long-term storage, maintenance and transition operations, as well as dismantling and recycling of aircraft and engines.
The company operates several sites, including its headquarters in Tarbes (France) and a major base in Teruel (Spain), where it has steadily expanded capacity. In Teruel, TARMAC Aerosave has announced investment plans to double its dismantling area, aiming to increase throughput from around 25 to as many as 40 aircraft recycled per year. Management there has also indicated that the business is seeking access to the Chinese market, with certification processes underway with Chinese authorities.
According to company information, storage and maintenance activities account for the majority of operations, while aircraft recycling represents roughly 15–20% of its business. Recent projects include the dismantling and recycling of Airbus A320neo aircraft from GoAir’s former fleet on behalf of UK-based partner AerFin, which will place salvaged components into the secondary market.