A320neo Tarmac Aerosave Recycling Deal

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Aircraft Recycling Soars: Tarmac Aerosave Dismantles Airbus A320neo Fleet for Parts Recovery

A growing emphasis on sustainability and supply chain resilience is driving innovation in aircraft recycling, with Tarmac Aerosave recently completing the dismantling and recycling of four Airbus A320neo aircraft on behalf of Aerfin, a specialist in aircraft parts trading. This initiative, part of an expanded contract, signals a continued commitment to aircraft recycling and a circular economy within the aviation industry.

Tarmac Aerosave has now recycled over 430 aircraft, consistently improving its parts and materials recovery rate, currently standing at 92%. The four A320neo planes, formerly part of the GoAir fleet, were processed beginning in June 2025, with Aerfin responsible for distributing the recovered components to the secondary market. Each aircraft yielded approximately 1,400 highly sought-after parts.

Did you know? – Aircraft recycling reduces reliance on new manufacturing, conserving resources and lowering carbon emissions. Recovered parts are often more affordable than new ones.

Streamlining the dismantling Process for Faster Parts Availability

The collaboration between Tarmac Aerosave and Aerfin has resulted in a customized process prioritizing the early removal of key components like the landing gear, engines, and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). This strategic approach accelerates the availability of these essential parts, benefiting aircraft operators, rental companies, and maintenance facilities. According to a company release,this proactive strategy helps maintain fleet reliability and reduce downtime.

The dismantled aircraft are then organized on “tool trains” to facilitate efficient processing throughout the remainder of the site.

Pro tip: – Prioritizing early removal of landing gear, engines, and apus speeds up parts availability. This minimizes aircraft downtime and supports continued operations.

A four-Phase Approach to Aircraft Recycling

Tarmac Aerosave’s recycling process is meticulously structured into four distinct phases:

• Fluid Removal: The initial step involves the complete draining of all fluids, including fuel and hydraulic fluids.
• Document Retrieval: Parts requested by the customer are carefully removed, labeled, recorded, and stored for delivery.
• “Verdissage” – Cabin Dismantling: This phase, named for the green appearance of the cabin’s original construction, focuses on the comprehensive dismantling of the interior. This includes seats, luggage compartments, carpets, cabling, panels, and entertainment systems – down to the smallest fasteners.
• Fuselage and Wing Processing: Once the cabin,cockpit,and cargo holds are emptied,the fuselage and wings are cut apart,and the resulting materials are sorted for recycling.

Reader question: – What happens to materials *not* suitable for reuse? They are recycled into other products,like aluminum for automotive or construction industries.

“we are proud to continue our partnership with Aerfin as part of these A320neo projects,” stated Arthur Rondeau, Director of the dismantling unit and recycling at Tarmac Aerosave. “Together, we will demonstrate how effective planning and advanced recycling techniques can extend the lifespan of plane parts and promote a more circular aeronautical economy.”

Simon Bayliss, operating director at Aerfin, added, “Our priority is always to provide our customers with the parts they need, when they need it.by first planning the deposit of equipment and rationalizing the dismantling process with Tarmac aerosave, we were able to accelerate the availability of parts and provide real added value to the market.”

Aerfin has been a long-standing client of Tarmac Aerosave, beginning with the recycling of an Airbus A340 a decade ago, followed by seven A330 aircraft in 2024, and now these four A320neo planes. Further aircraft recycling projects from Aer