Memphis, Tennessee (March 27, 2018) – Universal Asset Management, Inc. (UAM) has acquired an Airbus A340-600 (MSN 736) from AerCap for disassembly and component support.

The Airbus A340-600 airframe, previously operated by Virgin Atlantic, landed at UAM’s Aircraft Disassembly Center (ADC) in Tupelo, Mississippi. It will be disassembled onsite to support UAM’s global aviation customer base. “UAM is especially proud of the acquisition of this newer generation Airbus aircraft,” states Michael Kenney, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for UAM. “The addition to our fleet of aircraft for disassembly provides additional inventory support to UAM’s key airline, OEM and MRO Airbus customers. UAM is committed to continuously seeking opportunities to purchase aircraft that support our clients’ specific requirements.”