Block Aero and Ascent Aviation Partner to Elevate Customer Experience with Digital Aircraft Disassembly and Blockchain Integration

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Block Aero and Ascent Aviation Partner to Elevate Customer Experience with Digital Aircraft Disassembly and Blockchain Integration

September 3, 2025

September 3, 2025 — Bangkok, Thailand — Block Aero Technologies, the leading aviation blockchain platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Ascent Aviation Services to deliver an end-to-end digital solution for Ascent’s reclamations business.

The initiative will digitize aircraft disassembly and recycling workflows, enable real-time customer visibility, and give Ascent’s clients direct access to the China market through integration with the AFRA-CAAC Parts Registry Program.

Under the agreement, Ascent will deploy Block Aero’s Digital Asset Manager, MRO Manager, and Registry Manager products to streamline operations, secure regulatory compliance, and deliver a digital product passport for every harvested asset. Customers will gain online access to collaborative project workspaces for each work order — bringing unprecedented transparency to the entire reclamation process.

“We’re proud to bring our technology and market expertise to Ascent, enabling unmatched real-time project management, analytics, and customer visibility,” said Todd Siena, CEO of Block Aero Technologies. “Together, we’re setting a new standard for efficiency, trust, and market connectivity in the aviation aftermarket.”

Transforming Disassembly Operations

The partnership introduces a fully digitized teardown workflow optimized for operational speed and accuracy:

Removal tag with QR code scanning functions to retrieve part information, removal instructions, and advance the part status as it moves into inventory.
Tablet-friendly experience for technicians in the field.
Real-time crate and shipment tracking with integrated courier APIs for logistics coordination.
Immutable blockchain-backed records for every harvested asset.

This connected workflow reduces staging delays, accelerates shipping, and ensures transparency in the chain-of-custody from teardown to end-customer delivery.

“Our customers demand visibility, speed, and trusted data,” said Laura George, VP of Sales at Ascent Aviation Services. “Block Aero’s platform allows us to deliver live project tracking and verified provenance for every part we reclaim — something the market has been waiting for.”

Enhanced Customer Experience

The Block Aero solution delivers Ascent’s customers value in two modes:

Primary Channel — MRO Manager Access: Ascent’s customers will receive free trial access to Block Aero’s MRO Manager platform, where they can interact and track teardown progress, shipments, and supporting documentation in real time.
Secondary Channel — AFRA-CAAC Registry Integration: Harvested assets are automatically synchronized into the AFRA-CAAC Parts Registry, allowing airlines and MROs to verify certifications, provenance, and compliance — and giving them direct exposure to buyers in China’s USM market.

Key Benefits for Ascent’s Customers

Efficient Disassembly Workflows — Digital asset tracking, documentation, and order management.
Real-Time Customer Visibility — MRO Manager dashboards deliver live project updates, critical order flagging, shipment tracking, and document access.
Verified Compliance — Blockchain-secured product passports automatically synced to AFRA parts registry with an immutable, standardized, endorsed dataset.
China Market Access — Direct digital listing of eligible dismantled parts for procurement by Chinese airlines and MROs.

The project kicks off September 2025 and will be rolled out over the next 6 months.

About Block Aero Technologies
Block Aero Technologies is a leading provider of blockchain-enabled digital solutions for the aerospace industry. Its award-winning platform helps organizations manage aircraft, engines, and parts while unlocking operational efficiencies, reducing turnaround times, and opening new revenue opportunities.

For more information, visit www.block.aero.

About Ascent Aviation Services
Ascent Aviation Services is a leading aircraft maintenance and reclamation specialist, providing teardown, repair, and overhaul solutions to commercial operators, lessors, and OEMs worldwide. Ascent is an AFRA-certified facility known for its operational scale, process quality, and customer-first approach.