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Boeing Tore Apart An Emirates-Bound 777X Rather Than Pay The Huge Rework Costs

Boeing Tore Apart An Emirates-Bound 777X Rather Than Pay The Huge Rework Costs

The manufacturer has over 30 777X aircraft requiring expensive change incorporation rework.

Luke Bodell 1 week ago
Why Dead Airbus A380s Are Now Aviation's Most Valuable Spare-Parts Source

Why Dead Airbus A380s Are Now Aviation's Most Valuable Spare-Parts Source

The Airbus A380's unexpected revival is powered by a hidden ecosystem of dismantled parts from retired superjumbos.

Josh Eyre 2 months ago
“There’s A Huge Demand”: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Dismantled After Only 13 Flying Hours

“There’s A Huge Demand”: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Dismantled After Only 13 Flying Hours

A barely flown Boeing 787-8 is scrapped because its parts are worth more than the whole.

Paul Hartley 3 months ago
What Happens To Aircraft After Retirement?

What Happens To Aircraft After Retirement?

The fate of retired commercial jets is a mystery to many, but in reality, there are many interesting journeys that they ...

Jacob Johnson 4 months ago
3-Year-Old Spirit Airbus A320neos Are Already Being Scrapped

3-Year-Old Spirit Airbus A320neos Are Already Being Scrapped

Two Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neos, just four and three and a half years old, are being dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona...

Josh Eyre 5 months ago
Why Airlines Are Tearing Apart Brand-New Planes For Their Engines

Why Airlines Are Tearing Apart Brand-New Planes For Their Engines

Demand for parts is making aircraft more valuable in pieces than as a whole

Paul Hartley 5 months ago
A Piece Of Aviation History: The World's Only Conroy Skymonster Has Been Upcycled

A Piece Of Aviation History: The World's Only Conroy Skymonster Has Been Upcycled

Enthusiasts can now get their hands on collectibles made from the skin of an aircraft that was truly one of a kind.

Jake Hardiman 11 months ago
Why Are Some New Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft Being Scrapped So Early?

Why Are Some New Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft Being Scrapped So Early?

With less than a decade in service, a handful of A320neos have already been dismantled for parts.

Luke Bodell 11 months ago
How Many Airbus A380s Are Left?

How Many Airbus A380s Are Left?

More than a third of all A380s ever produced are inactive, retired, or scrapped.

Paul Hartley 11 months ago
Just 6 Years Old: 2 Airbus A321neos Sold To Teardown For Spare Parts

Just 6 Years Old: 2 Airbus A321neos Sold To Teardown For Spare Parts

Two former IndiGo aircraft will contribute vital parts amid ongoing supply chain woes.

Luke Bodell 11 months ago
How Many Boeing 777s Have Been Scrapped?

How Many Boeing 777s Have Been Scrapped?

Most of the aircraft scrapped to date have been from its earlier variants, including the 777-200 and 777-200ER.

Prachi Patel 1 year ago
How Many Boeing 747s Have Been Scrapped?

How Many Boeing 747s Have Been Scrapped?

Over half of all Boeing 747s ever built have been scrapped.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
How Many Airbus A380s Have Been Scrapped?

How Many Airbus A380s Have Been Scrapped?

A short reign for the King Of The Skies.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
How Much Does Furniture Upcycled From Old Boeing 747 Parts Cost?

How Much Does Furniture Upcycled From Old Boeing 747 Parts Cost?

Furniture makers and artists are using scraped aircraft parts to make items appealing to aviation geeks.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
An 'Almost New' Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts

An 'Almost New' Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts

This Boeing 787-8 will become the third-ever commercial aircraft of the type to be dismantled.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
WestJet Sells Seven Boeing 737s To Be Scrapped

WestJet Sells Seven Boeing 737s To Be Scrapped

With multiple Boeing 737 MAX on order, the aircraft will send seven 737NG to Georgia for parts.

Aaron Bailey 3 years ago
2 Weeks On: Korean Air Airbus A330 Remains At The End Of Runway

2 Weeks On: Korean Air Airbus A330 Remains At The End Of Runway

There are some visible differences on the aircraft, but it still remains relatively untouched.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
Cool: Video Shows An Ex-Jet Airways Boeing 777 Being Scrapped

Cool: Video Shows An Ex-Jet Airways Boeing 777 Being Scrapped

The aircraft operated its last commercial flight in April 2019, when it was subsequently withdrawn from use and stored.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
Former Qantas Boeing 747-400 Set To Be Scrapped By Rolls-Royce

Former Qantas Boeing 747-400 Set To Be Scrapped By Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce was planning to invest $70 million in the aircraft's acquisition and refurbishment.

Tom Boon 3 years ago
A Qantas Airbus A380 Is Now Being Scrapped In Victorville

A Qantas Airbus A380 Is Now Being Scrapped In Victorville

The scrapped parts will be used for spares.

Charlotte Seet 4 years ago