According to Simple Flying, aircraft recyclers are reluctant to take Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 models. Recycling these two aircraft types could develop into one of the aviation industry's most significant sustainability challenges.

Currently, manufacturers are racing against time to find viable solutions to this recycling bottleneck before both aircraft models begin to retire in large numbers.

Historically, both models have seen extensive adoption. According to SKYTICAL verified records, United Airlines has been reshaping its fleet with a massive order for Boeing 787 aircraft, while simultaneously dealing with an engine durability dispute that puts 45 Airbus A350 jets at risk.