How Are Airlines Parking Aircraft?

[@debanjalimandal9134]

Hey @DJ what a fantastic video!!! Really even I have seen grounded aircrafts with their engines covered, but I never knew the actual procedure. Thank you it was very enlightening

[@DjsAviation]

Thank you for the support :)

[@debanjalimandal9134]

I'm a Cadet Pilot with IndiGo Airlines, India

[@Cingearth]

200 man hours per aircraft to store per month !

[@Cingearth]

qatar airways 777-300er christchurch to paris non stop very soon

[@lpattabhiraman1041]

Debanjali Mandal you could have seen many kingfisher places parked at various airports till they were repossessed by lenders.

[@thatgamingtitan]

Amazing video showing and explaining the logistics in parking aircraft and all the responsibilities that come with it. Keep up the great work man! Stay Safe and Stay Healthy

[@dj__projects]

Remember the days when the MAX was the only parked aircraft?

[@yaric2274]

Dream Journal Projects Honestly I think Boeing 737 max may have caught a small break with the Covid 19 outbreak. Airlines would be operating on fewer routes while they are parking their planes. And after the outbreak, when airlines may need to gain more aircraft to return to normal,(maybe), the MAX would be able to come back to service.

[@a2falcone]

@@yaric2274 But why would they need MORE aircraft just to go back to normal?

[@drewpknutz1410]

@@a2falcone The cost of storage is the same, so if you have 30 old planes in storage, and 30 new planes in storage..it makes more sense to sell the old planes and return the new planes to service...

[@antoy384]

Man that is the best joke of our civilization. Go explain future kids that along with building oversized A380, we’ve built 370 items of an aircraft that crashes, then built 400 more samples of the same one knowing they weren’t fit to fly with their misplaced engines, parked them around the world, then the confinement came and we parked all the other aircrafts. The ~780 Boeing 737 MAX never flew correctly, ever. And that’s why, kid, we live in an aircraft.

[@a2falcone]

@@drewpknutz1410 Sell them to whom? I don't think the demand of old planes is high at the moment. I guess airlines will continue or speed up the scheduled replacement of old planes, but I don't see why they would go beyond that.

[@trainsignal123]

Very interesting- I found your channel a while ago, keep up the great work, stay safe! Thanks for your great videos!!!!!

[@delta_cosmic]

what Air Canada did was smart, they converted some of their 777-300ers to 777-300Fs, fr cargo operations.

[@fuzzwork]

Not a full conversion, they took out some or all of the passenger seats to put cargo in, but they aren't cutting full size cargo doors into the passenger compartment

[@markevans2294]

@@fuzzwork several airlines around the world are doing this. Such aircraft can only carry about half the cargo as a freighter of the same type as well as taking longer to load and unload. Less obvious than the large doors on freighters is a cabin floor intended for cargo on pallets or in ULD containers.

[@fuzzwork]

@@markevans2294 I understand this, I was responding to the original comment. A strengthened floor is obviously needed for pallets, not so much for loose boxes held in place by netting.

[@jayd1426]

What’s really sad to see is all the BA 747s that are parked. Who knows how many will see the skies again 😢😭.

[@Xg78]

Jay Deshpande And all the A340s and A380s..... :/

[@ghostwave5252]

@@Xg78 any plane with 4 engines basically

[@Xg78]

ghostwave 525 Yeah

[@bobjennings6673]

Besides "not many"?

[@VMCAviationVideos]

Jay Deshpande yes it is a sad sight

[@robertmendez7376]

Your videos are always the best. This one not what I expected it to be something like the types of storage options the airlines have, what is done to them while in storage, like what components need checking. And finally how long it takes for the airplanes to be ready once needed for action. But you did a great job in presenting what you did and you gave a great reason why door seals get taped up in certain storage lengths. Thank you for making all the great videos. I always look forward to seeing them.

[@ElectricUAM]

I heard it takes about 400 man-hours to park an A320 for long term parking. Making sure the landing gear is neatly sealed keeping bird out, sensors sealed off, seats covered, windows taped shut. It takes a heck of a long time doing something like that.

[@ianbowden4587]

Thanks DJ. Any topic about the aviation sector during this crazy situation is appreciated.

[@illusionsnc]

Dude. You do fantastic job with these videos. Good job with frequency and video clip quality. Just a quick tip. Don't preface your video apologetically with extra talk. You're a beast. Say what you're going to say. Say it. Then recap it and let us know what's coming up. Keep it tight and keep giving us the raw stuff. I know peeps want to keep videos at a standard length, so just feedback for your consideration. Thanks for what you're doing for the industry! This video variant was awesome.

[@liangfeifung6880]

DJ: So say the A380 could not fit in a parking spot for the 737 MAX Me: THE MAX??

[@astridwichmand2464]

Me too STALL STALL BOOM

[@thomaswhitten2537]

DJ, you're doing a great job!! Thanks!

[@rosshanley6110]

That’s a pretty basic version of parking up an aircraft after a few weeks it gets a lot more complicated and a lot more expensive leaving an aircraft engine on the ground With the oil still in the engines. This is get very costly for the airlines if they have to look at long term groundings as far as I know if it’s long term eg a couple of months then the engines have to be drained and filled with special protection anti corrosion, the engines have to powered up every couple of weeks lots of testing has to be done. They don’t just start it up after a few weeks like a car and say “hey cool the engine is working” love your vids keep it up

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Ross Hanley Don’t planes already have to do ghost flights ie empty ones just to keep their slots obviously not now. But unless the craft are stored in a dry place like a desert won’t they get damaged and don’t they need little trial flights to keep their airworthy certificates valid. I’m just learning as I’ve never known in my lifetime planes grounded only a Max ✈️🇬🇧🇺🇸🙏😥🦠Coronovirus to blame or China ✈️

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

@@elaineblackhurst1509 And now the americans are fighting for their right to spread it ...

[@antoy384]

I do enjoy all your videos.

[@tigersharkzh]

The Swiss planes shown at the start of the video are parked at Dübendorf Airport, a former Air Force Base.

[@bonitaextra6904]

DJ great work.. it’s sad and crazy to see the 100 plus American Airlines planes lined up on an out of service runway, taxiways and ramps at PIT. Everything from 777s to A319s.

[@rickymwamba9681]

Awesome video! Great content!

[@olentangy74]

As someone who has spent a career in aviation maintenance, I can say that parking an airplane, any airplane, for long periods is not like parking your car in the garage. Aircraft are deigned to FLY. Engines and the associated fuel systems, hydraulics, tires, all will degrade after extended periods of idleness. Engines will need to be run, flight controls and actuators will need to be cycled. The maintenance personnel will be as busy now, perhaps more so, to prevent the hundreds of billions worth of airliners around the globe from deterioration from sheer lack of use.

[@jimbegin6554]

Well, DJ, you came over to Blighty to get more in-depth news & views of aviation, but it’s all about groundings! First 737 Max, then the rest.....! Thanks for your videos.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Jim Begin We can’t blame him a once in a hundred years pandemic. And a brand new Max plane capable of killing people so it’s not the news DJ wanted for his move ✈️🇬🇧🙏😥😥🦠Coronovirus or China to blame

[@jimbegin6554]

Elaine Blackhurst. No, I’m not blaming DJ at all. It’s unfortunate for him to start his reporting career/life over here just as Covid-19 kicks off! Hopefully, in a few months, things will improve - slowly though - and his enthusiasm for aviation will keep us entertained!

[@buckshot6481]

Do keep it up mate, Bored out of my ever loving mind.

[@ExaltedDuck]

I've heard several airlines and OEM's are exploring the idea of using temporary protective coatings for parked airframes. You've probably seen the greenish colored stuff on new fuselages or other parts but the products to go over paint instead of metal is usually black and/or white. And the better products will go over all exposed surfaces. So you might see a bunch of all-white seemingly windowless aircraft in storage lots soon.

[@devon896]

The green colour stuff on new aircraft is called Zinc Primer, it's a primer always used on the undercoat of mainly metal aircraft.

[@Miftahjaya96]

tks for your informations Djs Aviation

[@royw645]

Exellently done, understandably presented, allthough a highly complexed topic. But then, This is the mark of professionality 👍

[@Pastronomer69]

Having operated into DXB the other day, I was shocked at the parked up aircraft. It is the most surreal thing I have ever seen in all my time as a pilot.

[@mrp9498]

Many of these aircraft could deteriorate and then have problems when its time to fly them no matter how rigorous the maintenance and inspection are. I’d be scared to fly on them until I see others make a few runs in the sky safely.

[@Westhamsterdam]

Don´t forget fungus build up in the fuel tanks as well!

[@redlock4004]

This, said video, was very good. Thanks.

[@jeremystone6722]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@davidleider4372]

great info

[@flyingtigerline]

Excellent.

[@TheIntimacyGram]

Love all the LAX shots!

[@alisonlee3314]

Very interesting. Thank you!

[@mikehoolihan331]

Thanks DJ, hang in there--

[@NIMORAILWORLD]

amazing catches

[@MymdBoeing]

Good job mate!

[@ronaldbiver523]

Very informative with the latest news, Keep up the good work, because you are the best in aviation news, always looking forward to your channel. ******!!!!!!!!!!!!. Iam also a subscriber to your channel.

[@lonwaslien104]

This was very interesting!

[@redtitan75]

Lately, air canada converted 3 Boeing 777 300 from passenger to full cargo plane with all passengers seat removed. Perhaps you could talk about the multiple airline who started doing cargo operations or converting their planes into full cargo.

[@markevans2294]

These can only carry about half as much cargo as a B777F. Even without the seats there is less available space on the main deck. Also the cargo has to be in boxes small enough to fit through the doors.

[@redtitan75]

Agreed, there will still be differences between a cargo designed as such in the first place compared to a temporary converted plane.

[@brianpearce6537]

Great interesting info - thanks DJ

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Going to be a lot of older planes chopped up. Fleets will be newer and more efficient

[@grantrennie]

There's planes from France and the UK being ferried out to the usa and stored in California just now, there are pilot staffing agencies supplying staff to the airlines just to handle the number of ferry flights, and private jets picking up and dropping off flight crew on rotation. Many pilots are going out of date on medical certificates and regular staff training so are going out of safety permits and certification.. can't fly now until this is done..

[@lotus95t]

A lot of those aircraft will never fly again. You'll soon see a lot getting broken up for parts. And what's left send to the recycler.

[@kevinodonnell1628]

Ian Caldwell why do you say that?!?

[@MP-ng1sc]

Why?

[@farangtravels3956]

Intresting video

[@nqutilus709]

The thumbnail was sad to see, especially for a 747 enthusiast on his birthday! :(

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

NorwegianNqutilus Sad times, but happy birthday.

[@nqutilus709]

@@rogerhargreaves2272 Appreciate it, man. :)

[@ajith12312]

Happy birthday bro!

[@reluctantprophet]

I found the paint scheme disturbing in the thumbnail...

[@chadnga8]

@DJ thanks for this type video. It's amazing to see how airlines are dealing with this crisis, especially when it cones to how they're going about pushing their fleets. It's indeed sad to think that many of these birds won't fly again. I'm curious though on your thoughts about this possibility: with so many plans parked and soon to be retired, do you think this is a potential time for some new airlines to start up? I know many airlines, especially low cost carriers, buy used planes to start up a new operation before they are able to have the cash flow to buy newer planes. I think there could be new airlines emerge after the COVID-19 crisis ends . Sure, there will be many that aren't able to weather the storm, and never resume service. And larger airlines may emerge as much smaller airline. I see that possibly leaving room for some new airlines to form. There will be plenty of retired planes and probably sold off for deals too good to pass up for startups. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you!

[@altamashkarnal4119]

Nice video❤️

[@R4de]

Bruh you haven’t even seen it

[@danielmenzies6583]

Love it

[@pix-point]

I think the parked planes have to be moved some 20cm on a weekly basis to protect the tires from flatening.

[@drewpknutz1410]

they are jacked up and the wheels are turned on a regular basis

[@alipuk]

@@drewpknutz1410 or the aircraft is moved a minimum of 1/4 turn on the main wheels

[@nathanlam8174]

@DJ Avalon in victoria stores 100= aircraft at the moment most of which aren't usually there

[@nadavbloch7308]

Thanks for the interesting viewpoint on the crisis

[@MattJAshworth]

Very nice to see OO-SNF Tomorrowland at 4:00. One of my favourite liveries.

[@davemccorquodale5148]

Very Informative...thanks!

[@jetblasters]

What's worthy of note is that Airports charge the airlines by the minute for being parked on a stand, remote or not which is why you will see BA try and squeeze in as many of their jets into their maintenance area at Heathrow and why it's using the regional airports for parking because it's a LOT cheaper than the rates Heathrow are charging.

[@leschase1824]

BA has 40 parked at Bournemouth, 35 A320 series plus 5 X 747's filling all stands plus a taxiway along by a road with a bank and trees. Close to London for engineers, plus flight servicing at the airport.

[@Sterlingjob]

Incorrect, HAL have waived all parking charges. I believe that aircraft have been stored elsewhere because before they go back in to service they must have a test flight. That flight is from storage to Heathrow.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Sterlingjob BA will do anything to save money yet poor Ryanair gets slated for the same tactics a bit unfair really ✈️🇬🇧🙏😥😥

[@vizio2003]

Stuart Ross my local airport is charging airlines $14 per parking space

[@kentfrederick8929]

American Airlines has been parking Boeing aircraft at its maintenance base at Tulsa, while Airbus aircraft are being parked at Pittsburgh, which used to be a large US Air hub.

[@AmCanTech]

Great video!

[@Deamon93IT]

I don't envy the chaps who are responsible for parking and all relevant tasks, seeing the huge number of planes parked.

[@alipuk]

keeps us busy :)

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

I did enjoy the video, although it is very sad to see.

[@nzder2018]

A very sad time for the aviation industry, that A350 was the last aircraft my wife and I flew on, such an amazing ride, bloody smooth ride, haha my wife was so oblivious as to what she was riding in, she even had no idea she was riding the queen of the skies once 😂

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice 💜 Stay Blessed Live Long

[@Hokipoki4u]

great vid!

[@rodgerp.639]

I thought the reference to security needs was interesting. Other aviation channels that I have watched did not discuss parking security concerns.

[@Westhamsterdam]

Probably because they are parked in very secure locations!

[@sailorgregor]

The used aircraft market is going to be glutted I think.

[@king_br0k]

Anyone want to chip in to get a 747?

[@harrybriscoe7948]

Biggest glut since the end of WWII , Now might be a good time fore some museums to do some shopping on e bay for inventory.

[@FlightsInAsia]

With all the grounded jets its gonna be a while before travel demand levels return to the levels before everything shut down. Some of these jets will be on the ground longer than some of their counterparts.

[@trtj200]

Cost has to be staggering, how often do systems have to be started to keep them operational?

[@hotdrummer29]

Hey DJ: very nice informative video indeed, but when an aircraft is parked for some extended period of time, exactly why are the engines covered? Many thanks!

[@justanoldman9762]

that was a good presentation thank you and ASsaid last comment

[@maxsaviation2622]

Cool

[@kurt3591]

Can you do a video on VA’s current situation. You make videos on so many different airlines and the situations they are going through, yet have been quiet on VA, which is interesting to me (especially as I assume you are an Australian)

[@jeremyfine1464]

Pretty good assumption "Parking-UP, Parking-UP, Parking-UP." A full on Ausi prepositional assault.!

[@cricticalthinking]

Yeah like this. Good insight into what happens after these aircraft park up. Two points does the aviation fuel degrade over time? Second is air safety. most mode of transport start to degrade when sat around for long periods of time. They are designed to be regularly used and nature in its various forms has a way of reclaiming stuff that sits around. Eg spiders bugs, moisture mould , aging tyres etc. Maintaining a product which should provide income but is now costing you money just sitting there calls for some hard choices like getting rid of aircraft. It would be interesting to follow one or two aircraft from being parked up and moth balled to back into service carrying passengers again .

[@kevinp8108]

At 3:45...I never knew you could see the HOLLYWOOD sign from LAX! I live in Southern California.

[@kevinp8108]

@KillgoreES Are you from Los Angeles? LAX and Hollywood are not close. Both are 24 miles/39 kilometers apart so it should not be easy to see the Hollywood sign literally from the beach to Hollywood especially when it's smoggy. I've been to LAX about a million times and I have never once seen the sign from there.

[@mrimintelligencemankind27]

you probably Mexican

[@karengardiner8628]

There are at least 50 BA planes parked up at Bournemouth Airport

[@shumbamutasa]

You forgot to mention the constant towing to prevent wheels from locking.

[@jackdoyle1]

When looking at flightradar. Why has the US still got so many domestic flights operating?

[@rodgerp.639]

Probably cargo flights - FedEx, UPS, and empty passenger planes only carrying freight

[@stanbrow]

Have you seen the situation where concrete blocks are hung when engines have been removed for maintenance?

[@infidel6728]

Yes, but not in many years.

[@MrRobbie545]

At one point you mention that aircraft are stored ant "airports that are not longer operating", then how do you land and take at said airport with out a control tower operating,to give you vectors, wind speed, wind direction,clearances etc....?

[@joethevlogger3742]

Do you think Farnborough Air show will still happen when lockdown ends?

[@ghostwave5252]

doubt it! riat is cancelled and i assume the farmborough will be on the cutting board very son

[@sneakytom7416]

Why do I feel like I'm watching a news like you usually do lol

[@dirkschneider5879]

Thanks for the information what is the risk to take planes back to operation after they stay on the ground for a long time. Does the plane need to passed a test before returning to services?

[@joshuaguenin9507]

After a certain period of time, they have to recertify the plane

[@RangieNZ]

What was the A350 trailing from the tail? 5:25

[@msm489]

Great videos excellent info Any news as to how soon Emirates plans to resume operations

[@cliffmorgan31]

Tires have to rotated so they aren’t ruined with permanent flat spots if parked long term. Tires for aircraft are, like everything aircraft related, expensive.

[@alanms10]

I have a question, does aviation fuel remain in a planes fuel tanks that could be parked up for several months or is it removed and are there any issues if fuel is left in its tanks long term?

[@alipuk]

fuel is left onboard, though its constantly monitored for condition. A minimum amount is required for some types of aircraft to aid in protection from high winds

[@TheAirborneStudio]

Great video, sad however

[@kaimori9124]

My Airport has 6 Singapore Airlines 777-300ER

[@Racko.]

Which Airport?

[@filledwithvariousknowledge1065]

Could be Changi Airport in Singapore as that is where SQ is based

[@kaimori9124]

Alice Springs NT Australia

[@kaimori9124]

Airport is the second largest boneyard outside of America apparently

[@Racko.]

Most planes are parked in boneyards nowadays

[@tobiasgreen7563]

Try go to EKCH there are SAS jets all they way down Taxiway Alpha

[@linus284]

@Tobias Green He’s in Australia dude. He’s not coming over to look at taxiway Alpha.

[@trevoromondi1663]

with less pollution you can see the burj khalifa from Denmark

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Trevor Omondi Capernicus satelite showed pictures of CO2. Before Covid in red everywhere now no planes there is no emissions .i think EasyJet who is making an electric plane with Wright Electrics US first test flights 2023 should speed things up.. First passenger flights 2030 too long to wait as the a Earth is choking ✈️🇬🇧🙏🇺🇸😥😥

[@garethdavies7235]

Given that it seems to have been announced today that passenger aircraft after lockdown will be required to be flown only 50% full of passengers will larger aircraft not still be required due to this?

[@4glte948]

2.06 near to tail strike

[@handsfree1000]

I can understand the old 747 never being used again but it’s a shame that many of the A380’s will also never fly again. They’re just too expensive to run

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

2:32 what are the tags hanging?

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Allan thank you

[@angus_m]

who pays for aircraft to go into storage when airlines go bankrupt?

[@nothandmade9686]

The administrators.

[@Westhamsterdam]

@@nothandmade9686 Who pays for the administrators of a bankrupt company?

[@aardvark8127]

Most Airlines still have to pay high fees just parking up their Aircraft at Airports some of these Airlines are at the brink as it is, extra fees such as parkup fees will tip them over the edge.

[@grantmyers7593]

Jet Blue is about to send 100 aircraft for retirement to a place in Arizona, where my brother, who is an A & P mechanic is on his way to now. They will park them, and strip them for their usable parts, then these will be decommissioned permanently

[@limeyosu2000]

wonder if they will park some in the desert in CA they have often said that is for storage not just salvage.

[@joshuaguenin9507]

They already are parking out there

[@lolbots]

how? hopefully not parallel parked

[@adamchowdhury]

Let’s not think of the nightmare....... Ryanair going bust 😱😱 I’d cry

[@linus284]

@EliteGamingz I’d cheer

[@indege5163]

they cant go bust it’s illegal

[@linus284]

@Captain Aviator Brathwaite Why would that be illegal? Haha. It’s capitalism IF they go bankrupt and no one buys them or gives them money, they can say “bye bye” and they’re gone.

[@filledwithvariousknowledge1065]

They’ve got the most liquidity of any European airlines so they won’t go.

[@Westhamsterdam]

@@filledwithvariousknowledge1065 Ryanair, have huge debts 8x pre tax profit!!!!!!! The liquidity has dried up for Ryanair!

[@humraskar]

What if the aircraft is parking in the runway and if somone was having a flight. what will happen ?

[@uctfandre]

They use the other runway.

[@humraskar]

Ok thank

[@R4de]

Should I go to the store?

[@wbrace2276]

Grab a pack of smokes for me while you are out. Thanks!!

[@ItsJustGamingYT]

3:49 I think I remember that plane...

[@mfl6789]

British Airways A350 collided with a Emirates 777 trying to park.

[@Denbig.]

Oops a daisy.

[@kingstonbadman]

When and where?

[@finerz0329]

@@kingstonbadman i want to know this too

[@jerrybow8779]

Dubai

[@kingstonbadman]

Finerz 03 @ DXB. 777 was parked A350 was pushing back. Both suffered damage to the left horizontal stabilizer

[@cwg73160]

I cringed every time you used “said” as an adjective. This isn’t a legal proceeding and you’re not reading a contract or legal document. C’mon, man.