You might wonder why airplanes need to be disposed of in the first place. After all, they’re made of metal… so couldn’t they just be maintained, theoretically forever?

As it turns out, not quite. Most modern airliners have a built-in lifespan of around 25-30 years and what usually brings them down in the end is far more insidious than regular wear and tear.

In this video, we explore the thriving multi-billion-dollar business of old planes disposal, a process that has recently created a dangerous shadow market in counterfeit aircraft parts.

View the original video here.

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