Preserving Parked Aircraft Becomes Top Priority For Airlines

air france parked aircraft
Air France plans to park its aircraft for 1-3 months, which means they will be able to return to service relatively quickly.
Credit: Air France
As passenger demand has evaporated in just a few weeks, airlines have had to park or store most of their aircraft. Not only have operators had to move fast, without the long-term planning usually associated with such actions, but they also have had to cope with the volatility of the situation. It...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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