Unical Aviation has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A330-200 airframe from UK-based aviation asset firm AOG247, further strengthening its position as a key supplier of high-demand aircraft components. This newly acquired aircraft is currently undergoing disassembly, and its parts will soon be made available to support the operational and maintenance needs of airlines, aircraft operators, and MROs worldwide.
Aero Engine Services has officially appointed Aran Tindall as its new Head of Engine Operations, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion within the commercial aviation aftermarket. Tindall brings with him over 12 years of hands-on experience across technical and commercial sectors of the aviation engine market.
Magnetic Leasing, based in Estonia, has finalized the sale of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1734, to GA Telesis, a U.S.-based aviation aftermarket specialist. The aircraft has since been disassembled for used serviceable material (USM) inventory, supporting GA Telesis’s global component distribution network.
GA Telesis, a U.S.-based aviation services and asset management firm, has announced the planned disassembly of four Boeing 767-300 aircraft during the course of 2025. This initiative is part of the company’s strategic efforts to expand its used serviceable material (USM) inventory, a growing market segment amid rising MRO demands.
3TOP Aviation Services, based in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Airbus A319 airframe MSN 2762, formerly operated by Royal Jordanian. The aircraft has been acquired for disassembly, and its components will be harvested to support aftermarket needs.
Aventure Aviation, a U.S.-based aircraft parts and dismantling specialist, has acquired 12 Boeing 737 Next Generation (B737NG) aircraft previously operated by Alaska Airlines. The aircraft will undergo phased teardown at facilities in Arizona, with parts to be harvested and distributed for resale or reuse within global aftermarket supply chains.
VAS Aero Services, a U.S.-based specialist in aftermarket aviation services, has been selected by Airbus to manage the teardown and redistribution of used serviceable material (USM) from three Airbus A380 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 061, 066, and 084. These aircraft are being formally retired from service and will undergo disassembly in collaboration with Tarmac Aerosave in France.
Lufthansa Technik, the Germany-based MRO leader, has announced a strategic expansion of its aftermarket business by broadening the direct sale of used serviceable aircraft parts to airlines and operators, moving beyond its traditional surplus parts sales model. The initiative aims to improve part availability, lower operator costs, and meet rising demand for cost-effective MRO solutions.
Setna iO, a prominent aviation asset management firm based in the United States, has announced the acquisition of a V2533-A5 engine from SmartLynx Airlines. This strategic purchase aims to bolster Setna iO’s inventory of used serviceable material (USM) to support operators of V2500 engines.
