Four retired GoAir Airbus A320neo aircraft, now dismantled and recycled by TARMAC Aerosave, have generated around 5,600 high-demand parts for the aftermarket.
The four A320neoss were acquired earlier this year by aircraft asset specialist AerFin in partnership with a Middle Eastern investor and contracted to TARMAC Aerosave for teardown.
On October 6, 2025, TARMAC Aerosave confirmed that the project had been successfully completed at its aircraft maintenance, storage and recycling center in Tarbes, France.
According to AerFin, as a result of the teardown each Airbus A320neo will release around 1,400 high-demand parts for industry use.
The British firm also declared that a fifth aircraft has since been acquired and will be torn down in the Philippines.
All the retained parts from the aircraft will be made available through AerFin’s warehousing network across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Prioritised parts for early removal from the ex-GoAir A320neos included landing gear, engines and APUs (Auxiliary Power Units).
“Our focus is always on giving customers the parts they need, when they need them. By planning gear removal first and streamlining the teardown process with TARMAC Aerosave, we’ve been able to accelerate material availability and deliver real value back to the market,” said Simon Bayliss, CCO at AerFin.
AerFin and TARMAC Aerosave have a longstanding partnership stretching back over 10 years. The first aircraft recycled by TARMAC Aerosave on Aerfin’s behalf was an Airbus A340, followed by seven A330s in 2024.
“We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with AerFin on these A320neo projects,” said Arthur Rondeau, Business Unit Manager – Dismantling & Recycling at TARMAC Aerosave. “Together we’re demonstrating how efficient planning and advanced recycling techniques can extend the life of aircraft parts and support a more circular aviation economy.”
What is involved with the teardown process?
According to TARMAC Aerosave, a four-step process was used to recycle the four A320neos:
Once the aircraft has been taken into account, the first step is to drain its fluids, fuel and hydraulics.
Next, the parts requested by the customer are removed. These parts are then carefully labelled, recorded and stored until delivery.
The third step is called ‘greening’, as it restores the cabin to its original green appearance before it was fitted out. The seats, luggage compartments, carpets, cables, paneling and entertainment systems are dismantled and sorted, down to the smallest screw.
Finally, once the cabin, cockpit and cargos have been completely emptied, the fuselage and wings are cut up and the materials sorted before being sent for recycling.
