C&L Aerospace has secured a long-term strategic agreement for the disassembly of end-of-life business jet aircraft, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to offering cost-effective, high-quality parts to operators worldwide. The company will begin by disassembling 13 aircraft throughout the remainder of 2024, with parts from these aircraft supporting a range of Cessna Citation models, including the Excel (XL), XLS, XLS+, (560), Sovereign (680), and Latitude (680A).
This new programme will enable C&L to expand its support to corporate jet operators and MROs (maintenance, repair and overhaul providers), either individually, via consignment, or through tailored support programmes. Additional aircraft types are set to be included in the future.
Chris Kilgour, CEO of C&L Aviation Group, commented: “This strategic programme will offer our customers improved availability of parts for these aircraft types. With our MRO facility in Bangor, Maine, and our strategically positioned global warehouse network, C&L is uniquely equipped to support these fleets.”
To meet the growing demand, C&L is enhancing its disassembly operations and in-house repair services, with a focus on landing gear support. The company is also forging new partnerships with leading repair vendors to expand its aircraft component repair capabilities.
The PW306C and PW545B engines removed from these aircraft will either be disassembled to support engine shop visits or made available as complete engines.
Furthermore, C&L will establish parts programmes and maintain essential component stock to serve customers worldwide, offering an innovative alternative to current supply chain-constrained parts suppliers.
