Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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This B748 was flown from Seattle straight to Arizona for storage. How sad
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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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Red an article last week about storing in the desert because it preserves the aircraft the most under hear conditions. Didn't get to read the full article but there are a couple of B748s in the desert awaiting delivery. Still seems odd to me...
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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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From what I can see on Airliners.net - there are 3 brand new Boeings there. Ironically, all Japanese carriers.

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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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Financial difficulties from the buyers I suppose. Even the Japannese economy is not doing that great at the moment. #-o
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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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Why are some aft doors open?
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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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To keep the inside as dry as the desert !
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Re: Brand new B747-8 parked in the desert

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rv fan wrote:To keep the inside as dry as the desert !
Drier than a nun's chuff?
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