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TARMAC Aerosave to recycle three more A380s to boost global spare parts pool  

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It is understood that the three A380s in question are already in long-term storage at LDE so no ferry flights will be needed before work can begin. The company has a second facility located in Teruel Airport (TEV) in Spain where it opened an additional hangar capable of handling Airbus A380 aircraft earlier in 2024.

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The last of 70 Cathay Pacific aircraft stored in Australia returns to Hong Kong  

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With its arrival back at its home airport, the ferry flight marked the end of a four-year-long saga that saw much of the carrier’s fleet mothballed. In all, 70 aircraft were sent by the carrier to be stored in the dry, arid conditions of the Australian desert. The plane had been in Alice Springs since September 2020.

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Lufthansa Technik Malta completes its first 787 Dreamliner heavy check  

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It carries 294 passengers in a three-class layout and sports a special external color scheme marking Polish independence.

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Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

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July 11, 2024 After eight years, the Hawaii Mars finally floated again on the water, but not only this, it performed taxi tests in preparation for the ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the B.C. photo by Rob Frolic – 2015) The team at Coulson Aviation has been working on getting the airplane ready for the ferry flight.

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AV-8B Harrier II Arrives At The Hickory Aviation Museum

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On Monday, July 15th, the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harrier II made its final landing after a ferry flight from the nearby Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina. The Harrier was moved inside one of the corporate hangars to be the centerpiece of the welcome ceremony. Photo by Kyle Kirby.

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Seville, Spain: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Parking Availability & Challenges Parking is generally available; however, overnight and long-stay parking can be difficult to secure, particularly for ferry flights (no passengers on board) unless it is for crew rest. De-icing and hangar space are not available at this airport.

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Reflection 2024: A Grassroots Year

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") The Pru, Christian Science Plaza, and Symphony Hall in Boston on Jul 9, 2024. (" The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 3, Three if by Air ") Sunset over Rochester, NY on Jun 10, 2024. (" Lights of Home ") Statue of Liberty on Jul 21, 2024. (" Seventh Time is the Charm: The Skyline Route ") Bass Islands in Lake Erie on Oct 11, 2024. (" The Key (..)