Aircraft Parts Harvesting
Aerocycle
Sustainable Aircraft Parts Harvesting Solutions
Aerocycle delivers world-class aircraft parts harvesting and recovery services designed to maximize value and minimize environmental impact. As a TCCA AMO-certified organization, operating under the same regulatory framework as certified MRO organizations with ASA and AFRA accreditations, we combine aviation-grade precision with sustainable practices to ensure every project meets the highest standards of safety and compliance. From component recovery to responsible recycling, our expert teams help clients extend the life and value of their aviation assets.
Aerocycle tracks every component and material in real time, leveraging our proprietary, AI-driven ERP platform, ensuring full traceability, certified documentation, and total accountability throughout dismantling, recovery, and operations.
Maximizing Value from Every Aircraft
From Engines to Avionics, What We Recover
Our harvesting process focuses on extracting high-value components from wide-body, narrow-body, and regional aircraft. We recover engines, APUs, landing gear, avionics, electronics, and other reusable parts with precision and care. Each component is catalogued, inspected, and prepared for resale in compliance with global aviation standards.
Components that cannot be reused are safely destroyed under our Certified Aircraft Parts Scrapping program to ensure full compliance and prevent re-entry into the supply chain.
Safety and Compliance at Every Step
Certified, Compliant, and Sustainable
Rigorous compliance standards guide Aerocycle’s operations. We are TCCA AMO-certified as an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) delivered by Transport Canada and accredited by ASA-100 and AFRA. All projects are led by licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and carried out within our comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS).
We maintain strict traceability through our AI-driven proprietary ERP system, providing real-time project visibility and documentation for our clients.
For clients requiring real-time data and reporting, visit our End-to-End Traceability service page.
Flexible Solutions for Every Fleet
Efficiency through Experience
Aerocycle’s experienced teams operate from dedicated facilities and mobile units worldwide. Whether on-site or at our facilities, we deliver fast, efficient, and fully traceable component recovery. Our flexible business models, such as component resale profit-sharing and consignment, are designed to maximize client returns while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Very few companies in the aircraft recycling industry offer profit-sharing models, making this approach a key differentiator for Aerocycle’s clients.
For clients needing a complete aircraft teardown, visit our Disassembly service page.
Supporting a Circular Aviation Economy
Sustainability Beyond Recovery
Every component recovered by Aerocycle represents a step toward a more circular aviation economy. By extending the lifecycle of aircraft materials, we reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact. Our research and industry collaborations include partnerships with Polytechnique Montréal, CETEQ, and Boeing, and active participation on the ASA-AFRA Research & Development Committee, supporting the continuous improvement of recycling technologies and sustainable aviation practices.
Explore more about global sustainability standards with IATA – Sustainability in Aviation.
For parts given a second life in creative and industrial applications, visit our Repurposed Aircraft Parts page.
Proven track record
Why Choose Aerocycle
- TCCA AMO-certified (Approved Maintenance Organization delivered by Transport Canada) /MRO.
- ASA-100 and AFRA-accredited.
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) with airline experience.
- Proven success with major clients such as Air Canada, Air Transat, DND, and NRC.
- Real-time visibility via the Aerocycle’s AI-driven proprietary ERP system.
- Environmentally responsible and innovation-driven processes.
For specialized disposal of pressurized components, visit our Dangerous Goods Handling service page.
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Ready to Recover Value from Your Fleet?
Extend the life of your fleet responsibly. Aerocycle’s certified aircraft parts harvesting services help you recover value while ensuring compliance and sustainability. Work with Canada’s leader in aircraft recycling innovation.
FAQ
Aircraft Parts Harvesting
What is aircraft parts harvesting ?
Aircraft parts harvesting involves removing, cataloging, and recovering reusable components from out-of-service aircraft to extend their operational use or enable repurposing.
Which components can be recovered or reused ?
Aerocycle recovers engines, APUs, avionics, landing gear, and other valuable systems in compliance with international aviation standards.
How does Aerocycle ensure compliance during harvesting ?
All harvesting projects are performed under TCCA AMO-certified processes as an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) delivered by Transport Canada and in accordance with ASA-100 and AFRA standards, supported by our internal Quality Management System. Our TCCA AMO certification also enables us to certify components for reuse, ensuring they meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements before re-entering the supply chain.
Does Aerocycle offer on-site recovery services ?
Yes. Our mobile teams operate at airports and client facilities worldwide, providing complete harvesting and documentation services.
What happens to components that cannot be reused ?
They are processed through our Certified Aircraft Parts Scrapping program, ensuring safe destruction and full traceability under our End-to-End Traceability protocols.