Teardown and Recycling

AIRCRAFT TEARDOWN AND RECYCLING

Navigating retired aircraft solutions

Aircraft recycling goes beyond simple dismantling. It's about environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and sustainable practices throughout an aircraft's lifecycle. At Skyservice, we leverage innovative technologies, regulatory expertise, and circular economy principles to minimize waste, conserve resources, and promote a greener aviation industry.

Our commitment to responsible aircraft teardown and recycling is reflected in our accreditation from the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA). This international non-profit ensures industry best practices and environmental considerations are embedded in our processes.

Skyservice boasts a team of experts adept in handling the teardown and recycling process for a wide range of aircraft. Our specialty lies in both business aviation aircraft and regional aircraft, including popular models like CRJ, Dash 8, and ATR. This ensures clients receive the most appropriate and experienced service for their specific aircraft type.

Let's discuss how we can help you make sustainable choices for your aircraft's end-of-life journey. Contact us today to explore our teardown and recycling services, inventory solutions, or any of our other comprehensive aircraft services.

Customized teardown & recycling services

Skyservice offers a range of teardown and recycling solutions to meet your specific needs:

Teardown/Recycling Assessments: Let our experts evaluate your aircraft and recommend the most suitable option.
Consignment or Purchase of Inventory: We can either sell your surplus parts on consignment or purchase them outright.
Targeted Aircraft Acquisitions: We're actively seeking Challenger 300/604, Lear 40/45, and Falcon 900 aircraft for our recycling program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, aircraft teardowns are indeed a value-driven process. When an aircraft reaches the end of its operational life, a teardown allows owners and operators to extract valuable assets. These assets include engines, avionics, landing gear, and other parts that can be refurbished, resold, or repurposed. By maximizing returns on investment, aircraft teardowns contribute to the aviation industry’s sustainability and resource efficiency.

Skyservice is all about client service and working with their clients to ensure their detailed harvest list includes the highest return parts. We perform extensive evaluations, inspections, and functional testing of components to be removed. We also have access to component shops and can manage overhauls or repairs of components as needed. We can drop-ship items directly to customers, manage the complete inventory, or ship all the inventory to your location. All of this is done ensuring the highest safety and environmental standards are followed while maximizing your ROI.