Satair, an Airbus Services company, together with Airbus (Chengdu) Lifecycle Services Ltd. (ALS) and Guangzhou Hangrun Technology Co., Ltd. (Hangrun Technology), have signed a tripartite MoU that sets the stage for a five-year collaboration on aircraft end-of-life solutions. This non-binding agreement signals a strategic alliance aimed at offering comprehensive, one-stop services for aircraft dismantling and the distribution of used serviceable material (USM).
Under the MoU, Hangrun Technology will supply 15 aircraft to ALS over the next five years for dismantling at the Chengdu facility. The resulting USMs will be distributed and sold through Satair Chengdu, leveraging Satair’s extensive global distribution network. By pooling their respective strengths, the three companies aim to streamline the management of ageing aircraft assets while helping customers maximise profitability through the resale of serviceable components.
This agreement builds upon an existing consignment partnership between Satair Chengdu and Hangrun Technology, which began earlier this year with the dismantling of an Airbus A330 airframe. The signing of the tripartite MoU marks a pivotal step in formalising long-term collaboration and reinforces the commitment of all three parties to develop sustainable and efficient end-of-life solutions for the aviation sector.
Andy Lee, Managing Director of Satair China, highlighted that this cooperation will offer a unique one-stop solution for customers managing mature aircraft, combining ALS’s dismantling capabilities with Satair’s worldwide USM sales network. He emphasised that this model would allow customers to handle end-of-life assets more profitably and efficiently. Similarly, Peng Xiaofeng, Chairman of Hangrun Technology, described the MoU as a crucial step that will streamline dismantling processes while ensuring that USMs are distributed via a trusted global partner.
This strategic agreement represents a significant milestone, not only for the three organisations but for the aviation industry as a whole. By integrating dismantling, recovery, and resale within a single framework, the partnership offers a seamless and profitable route for managing ageing aircraft, reflecting a forward-looking approach to sustainability and resource optimisation.
