First A220 Stripped for Parts

Aircraft lessor Azorra has disassembled one of its Airbus A220s for parts to be used by Delta.

The decision to scrap the six-year-old A220 comes amid ongoing supply chain challenges for the aviation industry and airline disruptions caused by the A220’s troubled Pratt & Whitney engine type.

In April, Azorra and Delta announced a partnership that would see former EgyptAir A220s acquired by Azorra scrapped for replacement parts to supply Delta’s A220-300 aircraft. Azorra also began leasing engines to Delta for its existing A220 fleet.

“This strategic partnership with [Delta Material Services] is a clear example of Azorra’s creativity in helping alleviate the challenges seen across commercial aviation today,” said Azorra President Ron Baur in a news release about the partnership. “Airlines globally are working through [aircraft on ground] disruptions and we’re proud to play a role in helping our partners overcome these.”

“We’re big believers in the Airbus A220 and it remains a highly valuable and important asset to Azorra,” he continued. “Parting out this used airframe and leasing its engine is a creative solution that will generate long-term opportunity for the A220 to continue to thrive. We are honored to partner with an industry leader such as [Delta Material Services] to create this win-win result for our A220 customers.”

On Monday, several social media posts showed a picture of the now-dismantled A220 fuselage reportedly photographed at the Arkansas International Airport.

O primeiro A220 a ser desmanchado com menos de seis anos após ser fabricado. Aeronave pertenceu à EgyptAir, mas foi revendido para uma arrendadora dos EUA, que o ofereceu como ‘almoxarifado’ de peças para a Delta Air Lines. 📸@lmvalkyrie #airbus #a220 pic.twitter.com/4OJEgWNJI5

— Airway (@AirwayBrasil) June 30, 2025

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