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Tech Guy
If one presumes the grounded aircraft will be towed to an unused corner of their respective airports rather than taking up valuable space on the apron, or at gates, would preventative preparations be made for an extended grounding? How long can the aircraft be grounded for in a "cold" state without requiring extensive checks and maintenance prior to returning to service?
Would the airports be levying a "storage charge"?
Quite possible that airlines will in the next few days get permission (Day VMC) for one off ferry flights to airfields suitable for aircraft storage.