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Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:43am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Commercial airliners have limited lifespans. Ultimately, they must be retired from service, stored in "airplane boneyards" or graveyards, and finally dismantled and scrapped. Some of these boneyards are located in the dry deserts of California. Others are located in Arizona, including Davis-Monthan AFB AMARG, Pinal Airpark and the Phoenix Goodyear Airport. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/victorville-california-airplane-boneyard-photo-2017-5 Lalasticlala, Mynd44 3 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:44am On Jul 24, 2019 |
The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California, about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Located in the Mojave Desert, Victorville has a warm and dry climate that make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time. 1 Like
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:44am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Airplanes here have been retired, out of service, or declared "surplus" not needed for immediate operations. Jetliners eventually reach end-of-life due to airframe wear and/or obsolescence. Some jetliners are temporarily taken off flying status, and must be stored in a environment that is conducive to preservation. Others are kept for spare parts for flying aircraft. To protect airliners during their storage from wind and sun damage, engines and windows are tightly covered with white, reflective materials. A sealed airliner can thus be stored safely, for years, until the time comes to return it to active duty, or salvage. Eventually, all airliners are removed permanently from service and must be "disposed" of. Airliner "boneyards" in the deserts of the western United States serve several functions temporary storage, maintenance, parts reclamation, and scrapping. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:44am On Jul 24, 2019 |
After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or be sold to another airline or countries. Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare to sit in the desert for the long haul.
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:45am On Jul 24, 2019 |
The aircraft's engines the most valuable parts of the plane are also removed. Some are broken up and sold for parts. After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components, have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:45am On Jul 24, 2019 |
As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the boneyard. The airline has a massive fleet of more than 35 747-400s. But as the average age of its 747 fleet nears 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds. 2 Likes
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by tillaman(m): 5:47am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:47am On Jul 24, 2019 |
The boneyard is an ever-changing aviation landscape. As old tenants are broken up or sold, new arrivals fresh from mainline service are flown in. 4 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 5:48am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have also sent 747s to Victorville. Other airlines include Air China, Evergreen International, Lufthansa, and United Airlines. FedEx is also a major tenant. 1 Like
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by adewumiopeyemi(m): 5:48am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Lovely.. |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by yanabasee(m): 5:56am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Airplane Boneyard is where our Nigerian politicians and wannabe yeyebrities go to acquire dead planes.... 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by sykeng(m): 6:07am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Some Nigeria business men will start eying these ones to import 3 Likes |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by KendrickAyomide: 6:17am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Abuja, . Where Nigeria's Politicians go to die . 2 Likes |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by WIZGUY69(m): 6:25am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Explorers: African countries 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Nobody: 6:41am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Explorers has 95 % of the shares on Naira land. Lalasticlala if them born u well... make we no meet frontpage 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by sisisioge: 6:53am On Jul 24, 2019 |
If na naija, the plane won't retire until it falls off the sky. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by GlorifiedTunde(m): 8:45am On Jul 24, 2019 |
EXPLORERS IS BACK! |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by starbuck(f): 9:11am On Jul 24, 2019 |
My Igbo brothers don begin see business ventures on the planes now 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by daveson2020(m): 9:16am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Explorer....... You are amazing |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Nobody: 9:52am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Even though, there is racism, immorality and some other things I hate America for, I still respect them for... Invention, innovation and development. #Respect! 6 Likes |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Nobody: 10:00am On Jul 24, 2019 |
buhari needs to fly in one of such planes |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by PSTEMMA1960(m): 10:09am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Good business if u ask me ooooo......@Explorer let's do business naa, we can import and resell to Air_peace.. |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by apesinola001: 10:09am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Nice one |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Explorers(m): 10:12am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Dismantling. 1 Share
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Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by EmekusTHEgreat(m): 10:13am On Jul 24, 2019 |
starbuck: No be lie ohh. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Kingosytex(m): 10:14am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Nice Explorers, you are doing a great job. Your posts are always informative and educative unlike all those BBN rubbish that have taken over Nairaland Kudos!! Let the good work continue. 3 Likes |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Kendumazy(m): 10:22am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Eye opening! |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Young03(m): 10:30am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Explorers any update from the Egypt's skull |
Re: Incredible Photos From Where Commercial Planes Go To Die In U.S. Desert by Treasure17(m): 10:31am On Jul 24, 2019 |
Don't we have any in Nigeria Explorers? |
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