Ex-Change Parts achieves 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling
- Component recovery extends life and reduces down-time of other helicopters
- Demonstration of commitment to sustainability in aerospace industry
- Commitment to ensuring 100% of a parted-out helicopter is reused or passed to recycling specialists
Stockholm, Sweden – Ex-Change Parts AB, a leading provider of pre-owned parts to helicopter owners, announced today the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling. This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace.
As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to take a lead. At the heart of this initiative, a conscious choice was made to maximize the re-use and recycling of every part and component from the helicopters handled. Partnerships with specialist organizations for component overhaul and material recovery are key to this process.
After the recovery of every aviation part from an airframe, Ex-Change Parts passes the remainder to recycling specialists for further handling and input to the raw materials supply chain. Examples of these processes include separating alloys to base metals and grinding up fiberglass insulation.
Ultimately, Ex-Change Parts ensures that 100% of the aircraft materials are responsibly re-used or recycled, ensuring zero waste through the processes used by the company.
“We utilize a differential fragmentation process, which allows for precise material separation. Helicopter airframes, which contain significant amounts of aluminium and other valuable metals, are processed in a way that optimizes their recovery and reintroduction into the supply chain” says Rikard Jansson, CEO Ex-Change Parts
The recent disassembly of five AS332 Super Pumas successfully recovered 60% (by weight) of components for direct re-use and MRO support, extending the economic life and reducing the downtime of other helicopters.
Ex-Change Parts’ Sustainability project plan is paving the way for change and Göran Enström, Head of Business Development, explains “Ex-Change Parts is not just embracing sustainability; but leading the charge for a more eco-conscious helicopter industry. Our comprehensive sustainability project plan is designed to make a noticeable improvement to the helicopter supply chain market.”
Enström continues: “Through innovation, collaboration, and responsible practices, we aim to set new standards that prioritize both environmental well-being and operational excellence.”
The environmental impact of opting for pre-owned parts significantly brings the financial benefits of reduced operating costs and maintenance time. The wider availability of key items from Ex–Change Parts ensures prompt supply and a reduction in aircraft down-time.
Meet the Ex-Change Parts team at
European Rotors 2025 in Cologne from November 18-20
Booth #1908
About Ex-Change Parts AB: Ex-Change Parts specializes in helicopter support and offers a wide range of products for sale, exchange, and related services for the Airbus and Leonardo models to over 2000 customers, including all major helicopter operators and maintenance organizations worldwide. With over 26 years of industry experience, an extensive inventory of 80,000 line items in a 4,000m² warehouse, two hangars, and a commitment to quality reflected in their ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, Ex-Change Parts has emerged as a global market leader in aftermarket products and services for Airbus platforms. The company’s headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, please visit http://www.ex-changeparts.com
Media inquiries, please contact:
Rikard Jansson
CEO Ex-Change Parts AB
+46 (0) 73 843 51 01 rikard.jansson@ex-changeparts.com