AvAir, XAero Sign Aircraft Asset Management Deal
The long-term agreement covers teardown, asset management, and remarketing of harvested aircraft material, starting with three USA-based teardowns.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Auto Parts
AvAir and XAero announced a long-term aircraft asset management agreement covering teardown, asset management, and material remarketing projects. Initial work will involve three USA-based teardowns of Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 737NG assets.
Why it matters
The partnership is expected to speed the flow of recovered parts into the aftermarket and increase returns on retired aircraft. It combines XAero's asset base with AvAir's global distribution network and technical expertise.
The agreement launches with three USA-based teardowns of Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737NG aircraft. The companies have not disclosed financial terms or additional aircraft volume.
The players
AvAir
AvAir is an aircraft parts and aftermarket company with a global sales and distribution network for harvested serviceable inventory.
XAero
XAero is an aircraft asset company that has recently established XAero Singapore and XAero USA entities.
The details
Under the agreement, AvAir will handle inventory monetization, repair strategy, global sales, and distribution of harvested Used Serviceable Material to operators and maintenance providers. XAero has recently established XAero Singapore and XAero USA entities to support the partnership.
Timeline
Initial aircraft are expected to enter the teardown and material recovery process over the coming months.
Market Landscape
The deal extends the market for teardown and remarketing of narrowbody aircraft such as the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737NG. It positions XAero's asset base alongside AvAir's distribution channels in a competitive aftermarket for used serviceable parts.
Operators and maintenance providers may gain access to harvested serviceable rotable and expendable inventory through AvAir's global sales channels. The timing and pricing of that inventory have not been announced.
The takeaway
Aftermarket supply from retired aircraft is becoming a more structured business, with asset owners and distributors coordinating teardown and resale. Operators and maintenance planners should watch for how quickly harvested inventory reaches the market.
Further reading
Explore more in Auto Parts coverage of how used components move through the aftermarket.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Aviation Pros.
