L1011 in Curacao
I have seen a L1011 standing at Curacao HATO airport for over a month now. From I have heard it is a Luxair (spelling?) machine leased by Dutch Caribbean Airlines, and it apparently had some sort of engine problem leading to an aborted takeoff...in which they blew some tires..
It spent a couple of weeks at the turnoff at the end of RWY 11 until they changed the tires and towed it to the apron, where it has been parked for 3 weeks.
I talked to a mechanic at the airport, and he said he figured the plan was for it to rot away.
Working with the aviation administration and airport authorities down here I can believe that plan!! They are not the fastest or most practical.
Any other out there have any news...
TIMTS