ecube celebrates its 500th aircraft disassembly

ecube, the global leader in aircraft storage, disassembly and transition services, has reached a landmark milestone. From its very first disassembly project in 2012 to its latest disassembly project completed earlier this month, the company has now successfully completed 500 aircraft disassemblies worldwide, a landmark achievement celebrated in partnership with KP Aviation.

The milestone Boeing 737NG aircraft landed at ecube’s HQ facility in St Athan, UK earlier this year and was purchased by KP Aviation ahead of officially becoming disassembly number 500. Throughout the journey to 500, KP Aviation have utilised all three of ecube’s facilities [UK, EU & US] for disassembly projects.

Lee McConnellogue, CEO of ecube, said:
“Reaching 500 aircraft disassemblies is a proud and defining moment for ecube. It reflects not only the trust placed in us by global airlines, lessors, and asset managers, but also the commitment and skill of our teams across every one of our locations. Working with KP Aviation on this milestone aircraft is a fitting way to celebrate, together we share the same focus on quality, precision, and partnership that drives aviation’s circular economy.”

Linn Shaw, CEO of KP Aviation, added:

“ecube continues to set the standard for excellence and reliability, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone 500th aircraft disassembly alongside them. At KP Aviation, we place great value on trusted partnerships that ensure aircraft and components are managed with the utmost care and expertise. This accomplishment highlights not only ecube’s remarkable growth, but also the power of collaboration in driving our industry forward.”

The journey to 500:
✅ More than 75 countries served across five continents
✅ Over 5,000 days since the first disassembly — averaging 1 aircraft every 10 days
✅ Continued trust from airlines, lessors, and asset managers globally
✅ The only Diamond Level AFRA accredited provider with facilities in the UK, EU, and US