Aircraft Boneyard Supports DOD Readiness, Saves Taxpayer Dollars

The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, better known as the "boneyard," contains nearly 4,000 aircraft and 6,650 aircraft engines, making it the largest aircraft storage and preservation facility in the world. 

Storing and scrapping aircraft in the Arizona desert

South-west USA is known for its hot, dry desert climate – the ideal conditions to store, maintain and dismantle airplanes. Pinal Airpark north of Tucson, Arizona is among the largest of these aircraft storage and parts reclamation facilities, often called aircraft boneyards.

How much recycled material is used in the building of Airbus aircraft?

Reusing and recycling have been part of this industry for years. However, with today’s spotlight firmly focussed on sustainability, aviation must deliver noticeable results, show engagement and sometimes even completely rethink materials and ways of working.