vanishing point Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I can't stand to see a dead 747 there like that so maybe if I had the sound on for the full 20 minutes I'd know why the planes that won't ever be flying again end up there? Do the airlines sell the hulk to to the owner for scrap or does the owner of the field take the hulk in exchange for salvage rights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Specs said: I can't stand to see a dead 747 there like that so maybe if I had the sound on for the full 20 minutes I'd know why the planes that won't ever be flying again end up there? Do the airlines sell the hulk to to the owner for scrap or does the owner of the field take the hulk in exchange for salvage rights? The 747 became uneconomical to operate with the large efficient twins of this era. The airlines retire them and park them there. I have no idea what financial arrangement is made but they are stripped of anything worth money (avionics, engines and other components) which are all then sold on the open market or returned to the airline to use as spares depending on the situation. I am sure the airline pays the company to strip all of the components for them. Essentially its a chop shop operation parting out aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I was also surprised to see 3 or 4 Gulfstreams being chopped ....these a/c have an economic shelf life too especially with the ADS requirements...sad to see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Many time with private aircraft they end up here because they are not properly maintained and eventually get repossessed. The bank sees no decent return with having to spend millions to get the aircraft back into shape when they can part it out to recover their losses. yes its a shame but its no different that parting out a car or motorcycle that is otherwise operational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Such as this one. https://www.747sp.com/vp-bat-for-sale/ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Now that would make a helluva AIR B&B!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 4 hours ago, thor said: Such as this one. https://www.747sp.com/vp-bat-for-sale/ ? Drop $40Million on 4 new more efficient engines and you have a great business jet. Thirsty still but comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Fuel price coming down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 16 hours ago, thor said: Fuel price coming down. 86.9 here last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Cheaper than a good 172!! https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/17487141/1974-learjet-24d Caveat emptor.....inspection due 2 years ago..and a few other red flags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 500 hours before overhaul of engines required $$$ Airframe inspection requirement $$$ That heads north of a million quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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