AvAir and XAero Sign Multi-Aircraft Teardown Agreement for USM Supply

AvAir and XAero have signed a long-term aircraft asset management agreement covering an initial three USA-based teardowns, targeting Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737NG airframes as sources of Used Serviceable Material (USM) for the global aftermarket.

The deal, announced by the two companies, spans teardown execution, asset management and material remarketing. AvAir takes responsibility for the harvested material: inventory monetization, repair strategy, global sales and distribution.

What does the agreement cover?

The work is split clearly between the partners. XAero supplies the aircraft — its asset base is the raw input. AvAir supplies the exit channels.

Under the arrangement, the first three aircraft are USA-based, drawn from the A320 family and the 737NG — the two highest-volume narrowbody programs in the global fleet. Both types generate sustained demand for serviceable rotables and expendables, which is precisely what the partners intend to harvest.

The companies say the program will release a significant volume of serviceable rotable and expendable inventory into the aftermarket. The intended beneficiaries are named directly:

• MRO providers
• Airlines
• Aviation suppliers
• Leasing companies

No dollar value, aircraft count beyond the initial three, or timeline in years was disclosed. The word "long-term" is doing considerable work in the announcement.

Who said what?

AvAir President Brandon Wesson framed the deal as a step in the company's expansion. "Partnering with XAero represents another important step in AvAir's continued expansion as a global asset management and aftermarket solutions provider," Wesson said.

He also positioned the three-aircraft program as an opening move rather than a ceiling. "Just as importantly, we view this as the beginning of a broader long-term strategic relationship between our organizations," he added.

On market demand, Wesson pointed to the industry's appetite for quality used parts. "The aviation industry continues to demand reliable sources of quality USM, and this agreement further strengthens our ability to deliver inventory solutions to customers around the world," he said.

He elaborated on the pairing: "The scale of XAero's platform, combined with AvAir's sales capabilities and customer reach, creates a strong foundation for future growth as we continue to evaluate additional aircraft and asset management opportunities together."

XAero's contribution came from Paul Nation, Managing Director Overseas Business. "XAero is committed to growing its overseas presence through its recently established XAero Singapore, XAero USA entities, and working closely with strong, robust, local and global supply chain partners," Nation said.

The Singapore and USA entities are recent formations, which suggests the company is building international reach at the same time it is retiring aircraft in America.

What happens next?

The initial aircraft enter the teardown and material recovery process over the coming months, according to the announcement. Recovered inventory will reach operators and maintenance providers through AvAir's global sales channels.

For MROs and airlines, the practical effect is incremental supply of A320-family and 737NG material — components that keep two of the world's most flown fleets in service. For XAero, the agreement converts retired airframes into managed returns rather than scrap value.

The companies describe the partnership as accelerating material flow into the aftermarket while increasing returns on retired aircraft assets. Both claims rest on execution: teardown yield, repair economics and sales velocity will determine whether three aircraft become thirty.

Wesson's reference to "additional aircraft and asset management opportunities" signals that the initial teardowns are a pilot of sorts. If monetization meets expectations, expect the program to expand beyond its current three-airframe scope.