Tarmac Aerosave will dismantle more than 10 Airbus A320neo-family jets and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for AerFin by the end of 2026, in a programme focused on harvesting parts from relatively young narrowbodies. The work will take place at Tarmac Aerosave’s European recycling operation, with AerFin handling the resale of recovered components.
The deal underlines the value of used serviceable material from newer-generation aircraft, where engines, landing gear, cabin equipment and other parts can command more than the airframe itself. AerFin has said a single A320neo can yield about 1,200 to 1,400 usable components, and earlier teardowns have already produced more than 9,000 high-demand parts. The partnership has become a useful outlet for lessors and operators looking to monetise assets that still have significant parts value.
The trend is also extending beyond Airbus and Boeing’s narrowbody families. Turning Rock Partners earlier this month acquired three Airbus A220s for eventual teardown, reflecting the same pressure from tight aftermarket supply and strong demand for newer-generation components. Previous examples include nearly six-year-old A321neos dismantled in Spain in 2025, a Spirit Airlines A320neo in Phoenix and GoFirst A320neos.