Listen in as James Pozzi speaks with Scott Butler of KP Aviation about why relatively young aircraft are increasingly being dismantled for parts rather than returned to service.
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This episode looks at why relatively young Airbus A320neo aircraft are already being dismantled for parts, a shift driven by engine shortages, strong demand for used material, and changing aftermarket economics. James Pozzi speaks with Scott Butler, Chief Commercial Officer of KP Aviation, about how Pratt GTF engine constraints, lessor strategies, and market shocks are reshaping aircraft life cycle decisions.
Key topics
- Why A320neo teardowns are happening much earlier than expected
- GTF engine shop visit delays as a major driver
- Spirit Airlines chapter 11 and liquidation as a major supply shock
- How lessors manage engine cores and pool assets
- Oil price spikes and Middle East conflict tightening operator margins
- KP Aviation’s business model
- Where value sits beyond the engines
- Maintenance cycles bringing more components into play
- The broader USM market
- Comparing the A320neo with other programs, including the 737 MAX, A220, and even some 777s
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