Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist, is undertaking a comprehensive teardown of an Airbus A330 airframe on behalf of CORAX, a Danish spare components specialist. Previously operated by Hongkong Airlines, the disassembly of this 23-year-old aircraft is 80% complete. Once finished, over 1,500 parts will have been removed as USM. The Vallair logistics team is processing, listing and crating all parts for assessment prior to repair and sale by CORAX.
Morten Espenhein, President of CORAX, emphasises the importance of having an experienced and accredited teardown partner, and his organisation has worked closely with the Vallair team throughout the process. “Realising the value of mature assets relies on fast and efficient disassembly practices that protect each part throughout the inspection and evaluation process. Our global customer base enjoys unlimited access to one of the fastest growing aircraft component inventories in the world. We have a commitment to innovation and expansion, which means sourcing both narrow and wide-body aircraft for teardown and managing the streamlined transition to USM in a cost-effective way,” he said.
Vallair is FAA and EASA approved and has been an integral player in the aircraft teardown and recycling sector for many years. It is one of the founding members of AFRA (Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association), which has now become the global standard for aircraft disassembly and aircraft materials recycling.
“We are recognised as a leading independent provider of teardown services and have an extensive network for sourcing and disposal of assets. Our teardown facility in Châteauroux, France, employs skilled and certified mechanics to identify, store and manage parts properly for maximum efficiency and asset value realisation. We work in partnership with parts brokers, investors, lessors and MROs,” commented François Biarneix, Operations Director at Vallair MRO in Châteauroux.
