July 2008 Minneapolis, MN - Lindbergh Terminal
Aircraft Demolition purchased eight Pratt & Whitney JT-8 engines for metal recycling purposes. The engines were located in Marana, Arizona and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Aircraft Demolition took delivery of the engines at the Minneapolis International Airport. Engines were high time and out of service and ready for the bone yard. The JT-8 engines were torn down in our Belgium, Wisconsin facility by a team of aircraft & power-plant mechanics. All engine material was melted down and recycled.
 
April 2008 Chicago, IL – Midway Airport
Aircraft Demolition purchased a McDonnell DC-9 for metal recycling purposes from a major air carrier. The DC-9 was damaged by ground equipment and deemed non-cost effective ti repair the aircraft. Deconstruction and recycling was preformed onsite per customer request. More than 80% of the aircraft was recycled, and the enitire process was completed in less than six hours.The ramp area was left FOD.
 
March 2008 Detroit, MI - Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Aircraft Demolition purchased a McDonnell DC-9 for metal recycling purposes from a major air carrier. Deconstruction and recycling of the DC-9 was preformed onsite per customer's request. This plane had been retired nearly 2 years earlier and was un-flyable. It was missing engines and some avionics, otherwise it was a fairly complete aircraft including cabin furnishings. More than80% of the aircraft was recycled. The entire demolition and recycling process was performed in less than seven hours leaving the ramp free of FOD.
September 2007 Minneapolis, MN - Humphrey Terminal
Aircraft Demolition purchased a McDonnell DC-9 for metal recycling purposes from a major air carrier. Performed deconstruction and recycling of McDonnell Douglas DC-9 onsite per air carrier request. This was a complete aircraft including cabin interior but minus engines. The airplane was unfortunately damaged by ground equipment. After inspection it was deemed un-repairable and destine for the scrap yard. Over 80% of the entire aircraft material was recycled. Total deconstruction, recycling and clean up was completed in eight hours.
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