In a strategic move to address the ongoing shortage of components in the aviation industry, aircraft leasing company Azorra and Delta Material Services (DMS), a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, have signed an agreement to dismantle a used Airbus A220-300. The primary goal is to obtain spare parts that will help reduce AOG (Aircraft On Ground) time for Delta’s fleet.
The A220-300, which previously operated for EGYPTAIR, has already been delivered and is currently undergoing disassembly. The recovered parts will be used to support maintenance needs for Delta Air Lines’ A220 fleet—one of the largest operators of this model—as well as other global airlines facing similar difficulties in sourcing components.
Additionally, as part of the agreement, Azorra will lease the aircraft’s engines to Delta to support its existing operational A220 fleet. According to the announcement, Azorra becomes the first lessor to develop a solution of this kind specifically for the A220 platform.
Ron Baur, President of Azorra, stated that the strategic alliance with DMS “is a clear example of Azorra’s creativity in helping ease the challenges currently seen in commercial aviation. Airlines worldwide are dealing with extended AOG times, and we’re proud to play a role in helping our partners overcome them.”
“We have strong confidence in the Airbus A220, which remains a highly valuable and important asset for Azorra. Dismantling this used airframe and repurposing its engines is a creative solution that will create long-term opportunities for the A220 to continue thriving. We’re honored to partner with an industry leader like DMS to deliver this win-win outcome for all our A220 customers,” he added.
Mike McBride, Vice President of Maintenance Operations at DMS, emphasized the importance of the collaboration: “Our partnership with Azorra is vital to minimizing disruption caused by the shortage of parts and supply chain issues affecting our industry. This innovative approach highlights the value of working with our partners to share ideas and tackle today’s challenges for the benefit of all parties.”
This agreement comes at a time when the global aviation industry continues to struggle with major supply chain issues, worsened since the pandemic. The lack of available spare parts—especially for next-generation aircraft like the A220, and particularly for some of its engine components—has led to increased AOG times.
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