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The World's 10 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

The World's 10 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

A closer look at where aircraft go to be stored or scrapped for parts.

Luke Bodell 2 months ago
Europe's 5 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

Europe's 5 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

The continent's largest aircraft graveyard is located in Spain.

Prachi Patel 1 year ago
The USA's 6 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

The USA's 6 Largest Aircraft Boneyards

The US is home to several of the world's largest aircraft boneyards.

Prachi Patel 1 year ago
Are There More Aircraft In The Arizona Boneyard Than The US Air Force?

Are There More Aircraft In The Arizona Boneyard Than The US Air Force?

The US Air Force and the Davis-Monthan boneyard have roughly comparable numbers of aircraft.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Goodbye: Delta Air Lines Retires Boeing 767-300ER That Lost Emergency Slide Over New York

Goodbye: Delta Air Lines Retires Boeing 767-300ER That Lost Emergency Slide Over New York

The aircraft began passenger service in December 1990.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Aircraft Storage In Alice Springs, Australia: 5 Things You Should Know

Aircraft Storage In Alice Springs, Australia: 5 Things You Should Know

ASP's runway can accommodate the Airbus A380, Boeing 777, and 747.

Aaron Bailey 1 year ago
The Largest Aircraft Graveyards In The United States

The Largest Aircraft Graveyards In The United States

The US is home to some of the world's largest and most famous boneyards.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
What Happens To Military Aircraft After They Retire?

What Happens To Military Aircraft After They Retire?

Military aircraft can experience any of half a dozen or more fates as they are retired from active service.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

With almost 3,200 aircraft, including over 1,000 fighter jets, The Boneyard is home to an impressive array of retired mi...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
JetBlue Will Revive Its First Airbus A320 From Retirement As Pratt & Whitney Woes Continue

JetBlue Will Revive Its First Airbus A320 From Retirement As Pratt & Whitney Woes Continue

The aircraft is nearly 25 years old.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
The End Of The Road: Inside The French Airport Where Planes Are Recycled

The End Of The Road: Inside The French Airport Where Planes Are Recycled

Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport is one of the most significant aircraft recycling and maintenance sites in Europe.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Qantas Joins Group To Mine Boneyards For New Aircraft Materials

Qantas Joins Group To Mine Boneyards For New Aircraft Materials

Qantas is part of a new alliance that wants to recycle valuable materials from retired aircraft into new aircraft materi...

Michael Doran 2 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About Australia's Aircraft Boneyard In Alice Springs

Everything You Need To Know About Australia's Aircraft Boneyard In Alice Springs

In 2014, Alice Springs became home to the largest aircraft boneyard outside of the United States.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Cotswold Airport: Where Old Airplanes End Their Lives & The Future Of Aviation Is Developed

Cotswold Airport: Where Old Airplanes End Their Lives & The Future Of Aviation Is Developed

It is a top recycling destination for unwanted aircraft and England's largest private airport.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Are The Main Processes Behind Stripping Aircraft For Parts?

What Are The Main Processes Behind Stripping Aircraft For Parts?

Retired aircraft parts are worth thousands of dollars.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Why Airlines Are Parking & Retiring Planes Early

Why Airlines Are Parking & Retiring Planes Early

Emily Derrick 5 years ago
Video: Delta & Southwest Planes Piling Up At Boneyard

Video: Delta & Southwest Planes Piling Up At Boneyard

Tom Boon 6 years ago