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AIRCRAFT STORAGE ALICE SPRINGS COVID-19
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AIRCRAFT STORAGE ALICE SPRINGS COVID-19
Grounded commercial aircraft due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are seen parked at the Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage facility in Alice Springs, Sunday, August 30, 2020. Aircraft including the Airbus A380s and Boeing MAX 8s are being stored at the Alice Springs facility because central Australias dry climate makes it a suitable place for long-term aircraft storage. (aP Image/Darren England)
Australian Associated Press (AAP) - The Heart of Australian News
Author:: DARREN ENGLAND
Credit:: AAPIMAGE
Dated:: 30th August 2020
Media ID 20248936
© AAP IMAGE
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In this print captured by Darren England, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry is vividly portrayed. The image showcases a vast expanse of grounded commercial aircraft at the Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage facility in Alice Springs, Australia. Among them are prominent models like Airbus A380s and Boeing MAX 8s, symbolizing the global scale of disruption caused by the virus. As travel restrictions and reduced demand for air travel continue to prevail worldwide, airlines have been forced to ground their fleets indefinitely. This unique storage facility in Alice Springs has become a temporary home for these idle giants due to central Australia's arid climate, which provides ideal conditions for long-term aircraft preservation. The sight of these once bustling airliners now parked side by side evokes a sense of stillness and uncertainty surrounding an industry that was once synonymous with movement and connectivity. It serves as a stark reminder of how drastically our lives have changed since the outbreak began. Darren England's photograph encapsulates not only the financial implications faced by major players like Boeing and Airbus but also reflects upon Singapore Airlines' struggle as one among many affected carriers during this unprecedented crisis. This powerful visual narrative highlights both resilience and vulnerability within an industry that will undoubtedly rise again when it is safe to take flight once more.
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