What it takes for airlines to find parking for thousands of grounded planes

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What it takes for airlines to find parking for thousands of grounded planes

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the airline industry. U.S. air travel dropped 95% compared to last year and the number of flights scheduled globally is down by 63%. More than 16,000 of the world's commercial aircraft are grounded. These planes can't just sit idle, they need routine maintenance and a place to be stored. And when you suddenly have thousands of planes with nowhere to go it becomes a logistical nightmare. Watch the video to see how airlines are parking all of these planes.
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Fri, May 1 202011:00 AM EDT