Aventure Aviation Acquires 12 Alaska 737-900s for Teardown

Aventure Aviation has announced the acquisition of 12 retired Boeing 737-900 Next Generation aircraft formerly operated by Alaska Airlines, marking the largest single purchase in the company’s 24-year history. The deal, revealed on June 24, 2025, represents a major milestone for the Georgia-based aviation parts supplier as it continues expanding its capabilities to support the global demand for 737NG components.

“This is a major milestone for Aventure… it’s by far the largest amount of aircraft we have purchased at one time,” said Talha Faruqi, President of Aventure Aviation. He emphasized that each of the 12 aircraft came directly from Alaska Airlines, which operated them exclusively from delivery. “This provides a well-documented service record from one of the world’s leading airlines, enhancing both traceability and component reliability,” Faruqi added.

The aircraft involved are identified by manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 30013 through 33680, all originally delivered to Alaska Airlines in the early 2000s. Alaska was the launch customer for the Boeing 737-900NG variant and took delivery of the very first aircraft of its type in 2001, making this teardown project particularly notable in the aircraft type’s history.

The disassembly work will take place at Aventure’s Arizona facility, where the aircraft will be parted out and their components refurbished and resold to operators of the 737NG platform. These include high-demand items such as avionics, flight control systems, landing gear, and engine accessories.

“These twelve 737s come at a pivotal moment, as we are set to complete the construction of our new facility in Peachtree City,” said Andrew Crombie, Director of Asset Management at Aventure. “This will provide us with five times our current warehouse space and further enhance our ability to manage and support this significant expansion to our 737NG inventory.”

The teardown initiative is strategically timed as the Boeing 737NG fleet, which numbers over 7,000 aircraft globally, begins to age and transition toward maintenance-intensive phases of operation. With many carriers continuing to rely on the 737NG series while integrating newer models like the 737 MAX, demand for high-quality used serviceable material (USM) is expected to remain strong for years.

By securing aircraft with complete and consistent maintenance histories from a single, well-respected operator, Aventure positions itself to supply reliable parts to operators seeking cost-effective alternatives to new components. The acquisition also bolsters the company’s inventory as it builds scale in one of the most widely operated aircraft families in commercial aviation.

With the teardown process underway and its expanded warehouse nearing completion, Aventure Aviation continues to reinforce its role as a key supplier in the global aviation aftermarket, particularly in supporting 737NG operators with quality, traceable, and ready-to-install components.

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