Airbus A220 to be dismantled to supply parts to Delta Air Lines
The shortage of commercial aircraft parts has prompted lessor Azorra and Delta Air Lines to dismantle an Airbus A220-300.
The company and Delta Material Services (DMS), a subsidiary of the U.S. carrier, have entered into an agreement to dismantle an A200 aircraft to “help alleviate the parts shortages contributing to global Aircraft on Ground (AOG) challenges.”
The jet is currently being dismantled and its two engines have been leased to Delta to support the company’s fleet.
The aircraft, whose MSN is undisclosed, was formerly owned by EgyptAir, which had a fleet of 12 of the type but retired them due to low availability.
Former EgyptAir fleet
Azorra acquired them in February 2024 and transferred three jets to Breeze Airways and one to Cyprus Airways .
Seven other A220-300s were reportedly in Cairo, awaiting a destination while the 12th aircraft, formerly SU-GFA, flew to the United States, where it received the registration N560AZ.
The aircraft has been at Blytheville Arkansas International Airport since December, which has maintenance and repair facilities, a possible indication that this A220 would be the one chosen for dismantling.
“We’re big believers in the Airbus A220 and it remains a highly valuable and important asset to Azorra. Parting out this used airframe and leasing its engine is a creative solution that will generate long-term opportunity for the A220 to continue to thrive,” said Ron Baur, President at Azorra.
The company did not reveal whether the aircraft dismantling process is definitive or whether, after the supply of parts returns to normal, the A220-300 will be recovered to fly again.
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