ATR and TARMAC Aerosave announced on March 18, Global Recycling Day, that they will strengthen their partnership for the dismantling and recycling of aircraft at the end of their service life. The agreement foresees the ongoing recycling of up to 12 ATR aircraft, which will be dismantled in the coming years.
In 2017, ATR initiated one of the industry’s first dismantling projects. The manufacturer sought to manage the entire lifecycle of its products, from development to end-of-life. This initiative facilitated ATR’s contribution to the circular economy by establishing its own spare parts store obtained from aircraft dismantling.
Stefano Marazzani, Senior Vice President of Customer Support and Services at ATR, emphasized the importance of collaboration with TARMAC Aerosave for this goal. «In the context of a global shortage of spare parts, our collaboration with TARMAC allows us to address two major challenges at once: we reduce our environmental footprint and offer our customers a secure supply of economical and high-quality spare parts. It’s a beneficial solution for all stakeholders: more parts with fewer resources. This strategic approach is proving to be the most sustainable, both for our planet and for our business.»
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TARMAC Aerosave recycled three ATR aircraft during 2023. In total, it achieved an impressive 85.5% reuse or recycling rate of parts. The company plans to dismantle four aircraft from the French manufacturer this year. Both companies are joining forces to identify new recycling processes that will increase the reuse or recycling rate.
All parts undergo meticulous inspection and repair. The process adheres to EASA airworthiness standards. Thus, the parts are certified before integration into ATR’s spare parts warehouses. Non-reusable components are recycled to obtain their materials.
