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The Aircraft Recycling Program is a fleet-agnostic solution that simplifies airplane retirement and disposal while supporting aerospace industry sustainability efforts toward airplane life extension and circularity practices. We offer:
Comprehensive management
Customers consign commercial airplanes targeted for retirement to Boeing. Boeing experts fully manage the airplane teardown process.
Financial
advantages
Customers can increase their return on investment through our inventory consignment and revenue-sharing program, which can be more beneficial than selling the airplane.
Environmental compliance
Boeing ensures the highest environmental standards through the company's licensed dismantler network of aircraft dismantling and recycling companies accredited by the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA).
Sustainability
reporting
Customers receive project reports detailing reuse and recycling rates, demonstrating their commitment to environmental responsibility.
Program benefits
Boeing and AFRA accredited network expertise
The combined knowledge of Boeing and AFRA accredited members best maximizes waste reduction.
No upfront costs
Customers enjoy a seamless experience with no initial financial commitment.
Time-saving solution
Boeing handles the complexity of airplane disposal, freeing up the customer's valuable time.
Enhanced value
The consignment model can provide greater long-term returns than a traditional asset sale.
Access to extensive parts distribution resources
Benefit from Boeing's position as the largest aerospace parts distributor, utilizing our established sales channels and leveraging our global distribution network.
Parts retention flexibility
Customers may choose to retain some Used Serviceable Material (USM) parts to support their existing fleet. See our Used Serviceable Materials page for additional parts solutions.
Our process: Seamless airplane recycling
01 Airplane retirement
Customer removes their airplane from service.02 Expert assessment
Our team thoroughly evaluates the airplane to identify valuable components and materials that can be recovered and reused.03 Consignment agreement
Customer contracts with Boeing as consignment agent, allowing us to manage the retirement of your airplane efficiently.04 Airplane delivery
Customer delivers the airplane to an AFRA accredited licensed dismantler site.05 Airplane teardown and recovery
Airplane is carefully disassembled, ensuring maximum material recovery while adhering to the highest environmental standards. Requested parts can be returned to the customer for reuse.06 Inventory management
Recovered parts are sent to Boeing for inspection, repair and airworthiness recertification, then cataloged and made available through Boeing's extensive sales channels.07 Sustainability goals
Detailed recycling reports enable customers to demonstrate progress toward their sustainability goals.08 Revenue sharing
As USM parts are sold, Boeing sends revenue share to the customer.
Sustainability in action
Maximized material recovery
Achieve impressive material recovery rates through our efficient recycling processes. (Up to 90% for metallic airframes).
Waste reduction commitment
Actively minimize landfill waste by repurposing or recycling as much material as possible.
Environmental best practices
Trust in our commitment to the highest environmental standards for airplane dismantling, recycling, and disposal.
Licensed dismantler network
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ecube – Boeing has established a license agreement with ecube, a global leader in airplane storage, disassembly, and transition services to provide dismantling services to support this program.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is part of your licensed dismantler network?
We are currently working with ecube, one of the world's leading aircraft disassembly service providers to perform teardown and recycling operations. We plan to expand our global network to other AFRA accredited providers in the future.
Why is AFRA accreditation important?
AFRA created the Best Management Practices for Management of Used Aircraft Parts and Assemblies and for Recycling of Aircraft Materials (BMP). These guidelines support environmentally responsible and efficient disassembly and recycling processes, ensuring compliance with industry-leading sustainability standards. The AFRA accreditation program is the only industry-developed standard for aircraft disassembly, and aircraft materials recycling.
How does a consignment model work?
Boeing oversees airplane teardown, repair and recertification of Used Serviceable Materials (USM), and recycling and disposal of airplanes. We manage the inventory and sell USM parts to generate revenue for our customers, allowing them to focus resources on core business operations.