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Mar 24, 2026
Fleet arrivals

AELS acquires former Luxair Boeing 737-700 for disassembly

AELS has welcomed a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 33802, LX-LGQ), formerly operated by Luxair, to its platform at Twente Airport. Completed in cooperation with strategic partner CFM Materials, who purchased the engines, the transaction sees AELS acquiring the airframe for disassembly. Our team has already begun recovering valuable components to support circular aviation. For B737 parts inquiries, please contact our team.

Feb 5, 2026
Fleet arrivals

AELS welcomes former Edelweiss Airbus A340 for disassembly

AELS welcomed an Airbus A340 (MSN 561), formerly operated by Edelweiss and Swiss International Air Lines, to its disassembly platform. Over the coming months, AELS will carefully dismantle the wide-body aircraft to recover and return fully traceable, high-quality components to the aviation market.

Dec 30, 2025
Fleet arrivals

AELS expands fleet disassembly program with Boeing 777-300ER acquisition

AELS has officially acquired a Boeing 777-300ER, closing out the year with a major addition to its portfolio. The wide-body aircraft is scheduled to enter the company’s disassembly program at Twente Airport in early 2026, where its valuable components will be carefully harvested and processed to support circularity in the aviation industry. A wide range of Boeing 777 parts will become available in due course, and interested parties are invited to contact the team for more information.

Fleet arrivals
Mar 24, 2026

AELS acquires former Luxair Boeing 737-700 for disassembly

AELS has welcomed a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 33802, LX-LGQ), formerly operated by Luxair, to its platform at Twente Airport. Completed in cooperation with strategic partner CFM Materials, who purchased the engines, the transaction sees AELS acquiring the airframe for disassembly. Our team has already begun recovering valuable components to support circular aviation. For B737 parts inquiries, please contact our team.

Fleet arrivals
Feb 5, 2026

AELS welcomes former Edelweiss Airbus A340 for disassembly

AELS welcomed an Airbus A340 (MSN 561), formerly operated by Edelweiss and Swiss International Air Lines, to its disassembly platform. Over the coming months, AELS will carefully dismantle the wide-body aircraft to recover and return fully traceable, high-quality components to the aviation market.

Fleet arrivals
Dec 30, 2025

AELS expands fleet disassembly program with Boeing 777-300ER acquisition

AELS has officially acquired a Boeing 777-300ER, closing out the year with a major addition to its portfolio. The wide-body aircraft is scheduled to enter the company’s disassembly program at Twente Airport in early 2026, where its valuable components will be carefully harvested and processed to support circularity in the aviation industry. A wide range of Boeing 777 parts will become available in due course, and interested parties are invited to contact the team for more information.

Fleet arrivals
Dec 12, 2024

AELS gives Transavia’s iconic Boeing 737-700 a second life

AELS recently welcomed Transavia’s iconic Boeing 737-700, affectionately known as the ‘cigar band’ (PH-XRY), at Twente Airport for final dismantling. Supporting the airline's fleet renewal and sustainability goals, AELS is meticulously extracting reusable components to give the aircraft a second life through advanced recycling and part reuse. More information and the video can be found via this link.

Industry insights
Mar 6, 2024

AELS supplies Boeing 737 cabin parts for Transavia’s new mobile training facility

AELS has proudly supported Transavia in building an innovative mobile training facility by supplying essential Boeing 737 cabin components from a recent disassembly project. The portable training truck enables the airline to conduct regional training for its cabin crew, significantly reducing travel requirements and carbon emissions. This collaboration perfectly aligns with AELS's ongoing commitment to sustainability and finding valuable second-life applications for aircraft parts.

Company news
Oct 11, 2023

AELS signs 7-year contract to manage Transavia’s Boeing 737 phase-out

AELS has secured a 7-year contract with Transavia to responsibly manage the disposal of the airline's Boeing 737 materials as it transitions to an Airbus A320 fleet. Under this agreement, AELS will take over all remaining 737 parts, preparing them for aviation reuse, alternative applications, or recycling. This long-term partnership fully unburdens Transavia while championing sustainable, circular aviation practices. Ex-Transavia Boeing 737 components are already available in the AELS warehouse, with more inventory expected soon. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the team to request a current materials list.

Industry insights
Mar 6, 2024

AELS supplies Boeing 737 cabin parts for Transavia’s new mobile training facility

AELS has proudly supported Transavia in building an innovative mobile training facility by supplying essential Boeing 737 cabin components from a recent disassembly project. The portable training truck enables the airline to conduct regional training for its cabin crew, significantly reducing travel requirements and carbon emissions. This collaboration perfectly aligns with AELS's ongoing commitment to sustainability and finding valuable second-life applications for aircraft parts.

Fleet arrivals
Mar 24, 2026

AELS acquires former Luxair Boeing 737-700 for disassembly

AELS has welcomed a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 33802, LX-LGQ), formerly operated by Luxair, to its platform at Twente Airport. Completed in cooperation with strategic partner CFM Materials, who purchased the engines, the transaction sees AELS acquiring the airframe for disassembly. Our team has already begun recovering valuable components to support circular aviation. For B737 parts inquiries, please contact our team.

Fleet arrivals
Feb 5, 2026

AELS welcomes former Edelweiss Airbus A340 for disassembly

AELS welcomed an Airbus A340 (MSN 561), formerly operated by Edelweiss and Swiss International Air Lines, to its disassembly platform. Over the coming months, AELS will carefully dismantle the wide-body aircraft to recover and return fully traceable, high-quality components to the aviation market.

Fleet arrivals
Dec 30, 2025

AELS expands fleet disassembly program with Boeing 777-300ER acquisition

AELS has officially acquired a Boeing 777-300ER, closing out the year with a major addition to its portfolio. The wide-body aircraft is scheduled to enter the company’s disassembly program at Twente Airport in early 2026, where its valuable components will be carefully harvested and processed to support circularity in the aviation industry. A wide range of Boeing 777 parts will become available in due course, and interested parties are invited to contact the team for more information.

Fleet arrivals
Dec 12, 2024

AELS gives Transavia’s iconic Boeing 737-700 a second life

AELS recently welcomed Transavia’s iconic Boeing 737-700, affectionately known as the ‘cigar band’ (PH-XRY), at Twente Airport for final dismantling. Supporting the airline's fleet renewal and sustainability goals, AELS is meticulously extracting reusable components to give the aircraft a second life through advanced recycling and part reuse. More information and the video can be found via this link.

Company news
Oct 11, 2023

AELS signs 7-year contract to manage Transavia’s Boeing 737 phase-out

AELS has secured a 7-year contract with Transavia to responsibly manage the disposal of the airline's Boeing 737 materials as it transitions to an Airbus A320 fleet. Under this agreement, AELS will take over all remaining 737 parts, preparing them for aviation reuse, alternative applications, or recycling. This long-term partnership fully unburdens Transavia while championing sustainable, circular aviation practices. Ex-Transavia Boeing 737 components are already available in the AELS warehouse, with more inventory expected soon. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the team to request a current materials list.

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