What Happened
New Generation Aircraft Broken Up For Engines And Parts
Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and A220 jets are being deliberately dismantled after only a few years in service, despite their young age. The reason behind this phenomenon is not due to technical issues, but rather the high value of their engines and components. According to Engine Lease Finance Corporation, around 100 A320neo Family aircraft and five Boeing 737 MAX jets have already been dismantled or committed to disassembly. This unusual economics has emerged as airlines struggle with shortages of engines, spare parts, and maintenance capacity, as reported by Air Data News.