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Ontic Expands MRO Services with 747 Teardown Program

March 26, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Ontic launches teardown program for retired aircraft.
Program aims to recover hard-to-find components for operators.
First teardown is a Boeing 747-400 from Thai Airways.
Ontic expands MRO footprint with new facilities in Florida and UK.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may signal Ontic's growing role in supporting aging aircraft fleets, which could benefit operators facing parts shortages. The teardown program suggests a strategic shift towards dedicated MRO services, which may indicate a broader trend in the industry towards specialized support for legacy aircraft.

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What Happened

Legacy Aircraft Support Grows with New Parts Availability Initiative

Ontic, a company specializing in supporting older aircraft, is expanding its MRO footprint with a newly launched teardown program aimed at recovering hard-to-find components from retired aircraft. The program is part of a broader push to grow the company’s repair business as demand rises for long-term support of legacy aircraft. Ontic has launched two new dedicated MRO facilities, one in Miramar, Florida, and another under development in Tewkesbury, UK. The company’s teardown program has already yielded a range of components from a former Thai Airways Boeing 747-400, which will be made available to operators through Ontic’s repair and overhaul network. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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