Originally Posted by
brian_dromey
Why is this one being scrapped at MAN? Was this the aircraft under maintenance at the time of the TCX collapse? I know it's not the youngest frame out there, but it seems odd that the aircraft would have missing parts and/or documentation that would prevent it being flown away for dismantling? Ultimately I guess it was cheaper to cut it up in-situ than return it to some sort of flyable condition?
All 3 of the original Airtours ones are being scrapped Brian, GMLJL,GMDBD,GOMYT, they have underfloor toilets so it makes them non standard for most airlines coupled with that they are more than 20 years old. It would have taken to much money to recertify them to flying condition having stood around since Setember last year.