“This study underscored the impact that currently high levels of aircraft retirements is having on the aftermarket supply chain, especially for mature fleets. Put differently, there are $3.2 billion worth of alternatives to new parts or expensive repairs out there, undoubtedly having a material impact to OEM's, MRO's, and aftermarket parts distributors alike.”
Source: David A. Marcontell, TeamSAI's President & COO, commenting on reports that the total global market value of the aircraft dismantling services market is set to reach $80 million in 2014, according to a new industry study by top aviation consultant TeamSAI Consulting, conducted in partnership with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA).