Vallair

Vallair is an integrated aviation services provider focused on the secondary life cycle of commercial aircraft. The organisation operates as a link between aircraft leasing companies and cargo operators, providing engineering, maintenance, and asset management. Its primary business involves the acquisition of mid-life aircraft for either teardown and parts harvesting or extensive modification into different configurations. The firm is a specialist in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, having managed programmes for narrowbody platforms such as the Airbus A321 and Boeing 737. It maintains significant facilities in France for airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), alongside engine shop visits and aerostructure repairs. Customers typically include global logistics carriers and aircraft lessors seeking to extend the economic utility of ageing fleets. Prospective partners should verify the specific certification holdings for the airframes and engines in question, as capabilities differ between their Châteauroux and Montpellier sites. It is also necessary to confirm the current status of their Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for freighter conversions and the availability of hangar slots, which are often booked well in advance for heavy maintenance checks.