Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a B737 (MSN 32798) airframe from AerCap. Previously operated by South Korean operator, t’way Air, disassembly for the year 2004 vintage aircraft will be undertaken at the AerCap Materials facility in Greenwood-Leflore County Airport Mississippi and be completed mid-February.
Dennis Amaty, Co-Founder & President of the BAS Group of companies, said that around 800 desirable torn down assets will be harvested from the airframe, repaired and put into stock at the organisation’s hubs in the US, and at their new facility in Shannon, Ireland, to support customers worldwide for all MRO and AOG requirements. “We’re procuring airframes and engines for teardown to boost our inventory and enable us to better serve our rapidly expanding global customer base. We have inventory valued at over $60 million and are actively focusing on stock for the B737NG aircraft type.”
After teardown all parts will go to specialist shops for repair and overhaul including Jet Air MRO and Air Accessories & Avionics which are both BAS Group companies.
Craig Padvaiskas, Vice President of Asset Management, confirms that the airframe was acquired in partnership from AerCap via competitive tender. “We’re focused on building real depth in our parts portfolio and we recently dismantled a 737-700 to boost USM stock supporting narrowbody operators and MROs seeking comprehensive and efficient component provision 24/7. We seek to develop our capabilities and cement our reputation as a trusted and reliable partner for lessors and airlines that want to sell mature assets.”
