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HAIKOU: The first aircraft dismantling project in the Hainan Free Trade Port was launched on Friday at the Hainan FTP One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base.
The project, undertaken by Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co Ltd under HNA Technic, marks the completion of Hainan’s aviation maintenance value chain loop.
Aircraft dismantling is a key part of the aviation circular economy. By dismantling retired aircraft and testing and refurbishing their components, the process enables the reuse of parts and materials, delivering both economic and environmental benefits, while boosting the competitiveness of Hainan’s aviation maintenance industry.
Hainan FTP offers several advantages for the business. Hainan’s strategic location as a southern island makes it an important gateway connecting China with the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and the maintenance firm brings proven expertise in aircraft repair and modification.
