EirTrade and RESIDCO Acquire Young A320neo Aircraft for Teardown

The transaction marks one of the youngest A320neo airframes ever dismantled for parts to boost USM supply.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Dublin-based EirTrade Aviation has acquired two young Airbus A320neo aircraft, MSN 10769 and MSN 10921, which are 4 and 3.5 years old respectively, in partnership with Chicago-based lessor RESIDCO. The aircraft, previously operated by Spirit Airlines, will be dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona, with components transferred to EirTrade's parts hub in Dallas to support aircraft-on-ground (AOG) requirements across the Americas and strengthen the company's global A320neo inventory.

Why it matters

The acquisition of relatively young A320neo aircraft for teardown reflects the growing industry trend toward dismantling in-demand narrowbody platforms to meet rising global demand for high-quality used serviceable material (USM). With over 4,400 A320neos in commercial service and an additional 7,200 on order, the platform will remain the largest segment of the global commercial fleet, driving continued demand for USM.

The details

EirTrade and RESIDCO's transaction includes the acquisition of four sets of high-demand LRU and buyer-furnished equipment (BFE) components from the Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engine type. The teardown process is already underway, and all components will undergo repair and certification before being released to the market by the end of the first quarter for sale, exchange, and AOG support.

  • The aircraft, MSN 10769 and MSN 10921, are 4 years and 3.5 years old, respectively.
  • The teardown process is already underway, and all components will be released to the market by the end of the first quarter.

The players

EirTrade Aviation

A Dublin-headquartered aviation company that has completed the acquisition of the two young Airbus A320neo aircraft in partnership with RESIDCO.

RESIDCO

A Chicago-based lessor that partnered with EirTrade Aviation on the acquisition of the two young A320neo aircraft.

Bill Thompson

The Vice President of Origination & Trading for the Americas at EirTrade Aviation.

Dave Kolber

The Director of Aviation Marketing at RESIDCO.

Spirit Airlines

The previous operator of the two A320neo aircraft acquired by EirTrade and RESIDCO.

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What they’re saying

“We are prioritising newer vintage aircraft to ensure our inventory includes high-quality rotables that support customers with the latest modification standard components.”

— Bill Thompson, Vice President Origination & Trading for the Americas at EirTrade Aviation (mrobusinesstoday.com)

“This landmark transaction reinforces the strong partnership between EirTrade and RESIDCO, built on a history of close cooperation and shared execution of complex, high-value aviation asset solutions.”

— Dave Kolber, Director of Aviation Marketing at RESIDCO (mrobusinesstoday.com)

What’s next

All components from the teardown will undergo repair and certification before being released to the market by the end of the first quarter for sale, exchange, and AOG support.

The takeaway

The acquisition of relatively young A320neo aircraft for teardown highlights the growing industry trend toward dismantling in-demand narrowbody platforms to meet rising global demand for high-quality used serviceable material (USM), particularly for next-generation aircraft like the A320neo.