Originally Posted by
Yeehaw22
No it doesn't. Yes there are many methods that would leave a rougher cut but they wouldn't be done with personnel on the wing and access equipment close by. And as mentioned potential damage to the apron. The more normal approach with manual cutting like that would be to have it slung with a crane.
Am more surprised at the airport authority allowing it done in that way considering they are among the most strict airports I've been airside at for airside safety rules.
the breaking up of the aircraft is being completed in the old Thomas cook hangar apron - not on the main airside apron. It is actually all Landside.