With the early 8's being under 10 years old could it really be an economical write off for that?
Actually, the first 747-8F deliveries weren't until late 2011, so it can't be much more than 5 years old (before I retired I could go into the Boeing data base and check when exactly it was delivered but I no longer have that option
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I never did give much credence to the rumors that it was a write-off, although if the fuel got in the ebay there could be some expensive damage.
Good to hear it's back to being airworthy at least.
I'm thinking the shipper is going to be on the hook for a sizeable penalty for failing to properly prepare the helicopter for shipment...
