Azorra Reconsiders A220-300 Teardowns Amid High Demand

Azorra is reconsidering its plan to dismantle Airbus A220-300 aircraft formerly operated by EgyptAir, as strong global demand and a shortage of new aircraft shift the market dynamics. The leasing company had previously intended to part out the jets for spare components, particularly engines, but may now opt to lease them to airlines.

Speaking to FlightGlobal, Azorra president Ron Baur said the ex-EgyptAir A220-300s “would most likely be placed with operators as flying aircraft,” depending on the resolution of existing issues. He emphasized the high demand for both new and used A220s in the current market.

In April 2025, Azorra announced a partnership with Delta Material Services (DMS), a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, to disassemble several A220-300s for parts, including Pratt & Whitney PW1000 engines, to support the growing A220 fleet worldwide.

EgyptAir retired all twelve of its A220-300s in 2024, just five years after introducing them. Azorra acquired the entire fleet and initially designated some aircraft for teardown, though it has not specified how many were scheduled for disassembly.

Since the purchase, Azorra has leased four A220-300s to Breeze Airways and one to Cyprus Airways. Breeze confirmed that while three of the jets are being used for engine spares, none are yet flying in scheduled service.

According to the ch-aviation fleets module, Delta Air Lines remains the largest operator of the A220 family, with 45 A220-100s and 33 A220-300s in active service. Azorra’s decision reflects rising interest in maintaining A220s as flying assets.

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