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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • What is happening inside Europe’s largest aircraft storage site? I visited Teruel, Spain to find out more from Tarmac Aerosave.
    During the peak of the Pandemic, there were about over 150 widebodies stored in Teruel making it the largest aircraft storage site in Europe. Most of them are A340, A380, Boeing 747 and B777 wide-body aircraft.
    As travel demand returned, there was a shortage of airplane flying. More and more airplanes are leaving the storage and flying back in the sky for a second life! Staff from Tarmac Aerosave showed me how to re-activate an Airbus A380. After completing 5,000 hours of check and maintenance, the Etihad Airways A380 is ready to leave storage and return to service.
    Next, I visited an A330 with components and parts removed from the airplane. The airplane is being recycled. The Tarmac team showed me how they remove parts and document it before sending it to the owner. Up to 94% of the airplane can be recycled within 12 weeks. It is interesting to see an array of activities in Europe’s biggest aircraft storage site.

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  • @LondonLite02
    @LondonLite02 Місяць тому +278

    I don't know why but everything about this video is extremely wholesome! Everyone at this site seems to take such pride in their work.

    • @slypear
      @slypear Місяць тому +11

      Glad you pointed this out!
      Everyone was really eager to explain their roles to Sam well - and with such enthusiasm.

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus Місяць тому +2

      Agreed

    • @ping-dq5qo
      @ping-dq5qo 27 днів тому +1

      great video Sam!
      but when we can get 4K =-=

    • @dr.jillalicecooper2587
      @dr.jillalicecooper2587 25 днів тому +2

      Until they turn off cameras and the whining about everything starts😂

    • @r123154
      @r123154 22 дні тому

      They all have " The Bug ". I have had it all of my life and I'm 70 y/o . I worked for over 20 years in aviation and it went by like it was a few days . All my time since i had to retire has been more or less volunteer time , That allows me to do what i love .
      Great video. I hope i can see the A - 380 one day. To realize it's size from just a video tells me it's very very large when seeing it live in person.
      I love seeing these folks doing the job they love . All i can say. to them is hang on because the airplane is not the only thing that flies , time does also .
      Thank you for what you do. It makes a lot of difference. Your profession is what makes flying safe as it is.

  • @osasunaitor
    @osasunaitor Місяць тому +40

    For those who don't know, Teruel is one of the least populated and most remote provinces in Spain, a forgotten place where young people always had trouble finding a stable future and had to emigrate to more prosperous areas.
    That's why this facility has become a big source of income (more than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs) and pride for the region, and you can feel it in the employees' passion for their job.

  • @ncarnaiz
    @ncarnaiz Місяць тому +182

    As a Spaniard I'm so proud to have this company located in Spanish soil. Thanks Sam for sharing this experience ❤

    • @davemellor4697
      @davemellor4697 Місяць тому +10

      Spain at the top of there game in everything right now...FOOTBALL TENNIS PLANES HOLIDAYS......

    • @Cocoistaken
      @Cocoistaken Місяць тому +1

      Same man

    • @GerGV
      @GerGV Місяць тому +1

      @@davemellor4697 Many people don't know this, but the aerospace industry has always been a significant part of Spain's industrial sector (9,3% of Spain's industrial GDP). Airbus, for instance, was formed through the merger of four European aerospace companies, one of which was the Spanish company CASA (Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A.). CASA had its own line of airplanes, and several key Airbus Group factories are located in Spain (Getafe, Illescas, Seville...), including the assembly line for the Airbus A400M Atlas (in Seville).

    • @dr.jillalicecooper2587
      @dr.jillalicecooper2587 25 днів тому

      ​@@davemellor4697 And they're on top of their game bringing "refugees" too LMAO

  • @Athandatu
    @Athandatu Місяць тому +54

    Great work. As a Spaniard, I’m also impressed by how eloquent the lady was in English. Spaniards are not particularly great with English, yet, she showed great mastery of the language to cover some rather complicated topics. Loved it.

    • @Anolbea
      @Anolbea Місяць тому +1

      There are many 2nd generation Spanish in the UK that speak the two languages very well. Some are UK/Spain dual nationals.

    • @Citricut2
      @Citricut2 Місяць тому +1

      Younger generations are much better at English than we were (I’m from the 80s). That was preventing us from being a strong IT hub for example and this has now completely changed. I’m very happy that skilled young guys now have better opportunities than in the past.

    • @GamingWithMaddog64
      @GamingWithMaddog64 Місяць тому +5

      Not to mention how cute she was 😂

    • @JakeSully4711
      @JakeSully4711 Місяць тому

      Sam's English is just horrible! It's somewhere between a hot potato in his mouth and a frog.

  • @peterwaugh9416
    @peterwaugh9416 Місяць тому +79

    Imagine being an airline executive. Yeah take our $200mil A380 & park it somewhere, we might use it again one day. I have trouble throwing out an old T shirt.

    • @furry_homunculus
      @furry_homunculus Місяць тому +1

      Airlines like Lufthansa did initially not even intend to return their A380s into flying service at all. Now they have at least brought back a few of them. Mostly because the 777X is delayed.

    • @lemedico
      @lemedico Місяць тому

      200?more like 400

    • @d.b.cooper1
      @d.b.cooper1 Місяць тому +5

      @@lemedico Not really, on the balance sheet right now without engines most are well below $100m, heck Emirates have some they took off their lessors for like $20m. Depreciation mate

    • @yotamamit9945
      @yotamamit9945 10 днів тому

      Undress dharma Christmas date the create more seta valentine day one 🎉❤ of buildings

  • @billjohn3287
    @billjohn3287 Місяць тому +52

    Special thanks to all engineers , technicians, and maintenance ,.. you make airplane travel possible.. thank you again

  • @chrismitchell3283
    @chrismitchell3283 Місяць тому +10

    I used to live in Valencia. On my trips along the A-23 I would always keep my eyes open for this surreal sight in the middle of nowhere.
    Thanks for the close-up view Sam!

  • @PatxiTubeWorld
    @PatxiTubeWorld Місяць тому +17

    Welcome to Spain Sam. It's a great joy to see you here.

  • @supericeman1
    @supericeman1 Місяць тому +46

    This is so cool thanks for sharing Sam!!!!!!

  • @HarrysVlog864
    @HarrysVlog864 Місяць тому +13

    Thanks Sam, this was fun to watch! Epic place.

  • @Binhnguyen-po8dd
    @Binhnguyen-po8dd Місяць тому +7

    Never once have I been able to go abroad, the dream of the 5 of us, I feel very happy to be able to travel through your valuable photos.

    • @docastrov9013
      @docastrov9013 15 днів тому

      Best wishes. UA-cam is great for travelling in our minds!

  • @justahomosapiens1861
    @justahomosapiens1861 Місяць тому +15

    Here's to all the faceless ingenieurs across the globe who work tirelessly to ensure we can safely fly around our gorgeous home we call Earth.
    Cheers to each and every one of you!!.

  • @Plane_boi
    @Plane_boi Місяць тому +137

    Ah yes I wide variety of A340s, A380s, and 747s

    • @goodson77784
      @goodson77784 Місяць тому

      Europe's best.

    • @Furudal
      @Furudal Місяць тому +13

      Lufthansa A340 & A380 Return to service, brought to you by the Boeing 777X

  • @TheSheiban
    @TheSheiban Місяць тому +17

    Love your behind the scenes videos. I hope you keep doing more of these :)

  • @sonofawhisp
    @sonofawhisp 25 днів тому +2

    spaniards are class - greetings from belgium. and thanks sam for the great insight into this amazing company

  • @gerk.5763
    @gerk.5763 Місяць тому +29

    Thank you Engineers
    Thank you all Service people
    Thank you Sam Chiu

  • @Iam.Jean1987
    @Iam.Jean1987 Місяць тому +7

    Good to see that Sam reinvented himself from receiving free flight and giving good reviews

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus Місяць тому

      He literally never did that you absolute clown

  • @mayankjain7902
    @mayankjain7902 Місяць тому +11

    A340 are always my favourite , just because of 4 engines

    • @willhays3963
      @willhays3963 14 днів тому

      More fun than the 2 engine

    • @mayankjain7902
      @mayankjain7902 14 днів тому +1

      @@willhays3963 yeah!!! Especially 340 500/600 they are love

  • @RodrigoHG21
    @RodrigoHG21 Місяць тому +5

    Very cool video! Welcome to Spain!!

  • @will16320
    @will16320 Місяць тому +4

    Really generous hospitality from the team at Tarmac. Great video

  • @richardgray45
    @richardgray45 Місяць тому +4

    What a brilliant report. Impressed that you got so close to those birds. Really informative Sam. Thanks.

  • @DevanSabaratnam
    @DevanSabaratnam Місяць тому +2

    Sam, you should come and do one of the largest aircraft storage facilities in the southern hemisphere, in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Maybe you can do a flight to Uluru as well as part of the vid.

  • @ryanmrh4006
    @ryanmrh4006 Місяць тому +4

    Another quality aviation video! Such an interesting part of a planes lifespan, whether parked or being recycled. Thanks for the perspective Sam!

  • @michaelgreen6268
    @michaelgreen6268 Місяць тому +3

    Thank You so much Sam for always showing amazing content, so Sad to see so many aircraft static, Happy to see some are going to flying again, 380’s 350’s !!

  • @reginaldnand2235
    @reginaldnand2235 Місяць тому +3

    Your videos always show things the public never sees. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @johnhearn5680
    @johnhearn5680 Місяць тому +4

    Hello Sam, thanks for your brilliant video on the plane graveyard. Your enthusiasm shows well, very enjoyable. The engineers are so cool and amazing. I worked for B. A. In the 70s and 80s as a motor mechanic and the plane engineers were so dedicated. Sorry so long a comment, but thanks and best wishes to you from the U.K. John.

  • @BrendanKondrath-og7hj
    @BrendanKondrath-og7hj Місяць тому +8

    great job Sam so cool love it!!

  • @baomao7243
    @baomao7243 Місяць тому +2

    I liked the ending statement.
    They now have a 2nd home, and WILL fly again, returning the sky.
    Like lost artwork being found again, and now on display to the world.

  • @ThatOneSpaniard
    @ThatOneSpaniard Місяць тому +7

    As a Spaniard, I’m so proud of this facility

  • @deanadamedge
    @deanadamedge Місяць тому +3

    Very interesting Sam. Something we don't normally get to see. Thanks!

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 Місяць тому +13

    ´This is more exiting than coming to Disney Land´ 🤣🤣 So true!! Thanks for the content Sam! 😍

  • @MerajHuda
    @MerajHuda Місяць тому +1

    This is probably Sam's best report. A great insight for aviation enthusiasts! ✈️

  • @aviationcinematics2024
    @aviationcinematics2024 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic video Sam!! Was wandering if you would make a video about Teruel as a lot has changed since everything got back to normal around 2022-2023 after the pandemic. However I'm really shocked at 9:07 to see those 5 British Airways 747-400's still being in perfect shape and all being taken care of! They've been flown into Teruel in April 2020 ( before BA officially retired the 747 ) for long term storage and it looks like BA just left them there... It wouldn't be a mistake to maybe at least bring back those 744's, especially with the delay of the 777X! Hope to see those Jumbos back in the skies soon, 4 and a half years sure is a long time 😢

  • @ping-dq5qo
    @ping-dq5qo 27 днів тому +1

    great video Sam!
    but when we can get 4K =-=

  • @muhammadowais3319
    @muhammadowais3319 Місяць тому +3

    Sam you are the best aviation gig

  • @csmoran9
    @csmoran9 Місяць тому +2

    When i moved from Valencia to Vigo, i took the northern route and saw this place while on the highway storing tons of a380 from ba and others

  • @IamGoen
    @IamGoen Місяць тому +1

    So glad to see that very little goes to waste when it can't be used anymore.

  • @simanyehlwayi-sk7jn
    @simanyehlwayi-sk7jn Місяць тому +1

    Sam I was NOT an Aviation guy, but since I watched your videos you've brought so much Love to me in loving Aviation, THANK YOU SIR❤

  • @LINJ638
    @LINJ638 Місяць тому +1

    I didn't know that, but I learn something new from him every day.

  • @hayd8946
    @hayd8946 Місяць тому +1

    My respect and appreciation to Mrs. Sam for this information to serve the community. The future of airlines must be maintained and prices reduced. This is the future of airlines, if they are honest for the sake of people. The companies must start reducing flights. There are many people who do not have the ability to travel, and we must look at these people, and the responsibility falls on them. All companies in the world

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 Місяць тому +3

    RIP, you served us well for a longtime!

  • @ramisotraghchi4076
    @ramisotraghchi4076 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you very much for sending us good and informative videos about the aviation industry, good luck always 👍🏻👍🏻❤

  • @felixshaibu8449
    @felixshaibu8449 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for bringing Aviation close to us

  • @XX-166
    @XX-166 Місяць тому +1

    There are companies that sell various parts of aircraft for homes from the smallest to chairs and tables to wall art… Sam can you put us in touch with any of those?? Great video as always

  • @harshmarwah4508
    @harshmarwah4508 Місяць тому +3

    Sam I was really waiting for this video since 1 month because I love a380 and 747

    • @julosx
      @julosx Місяць тому

      Also, this week, I learnt that Boeing is about to realease a new version of the 747-8 called the 747-8X. Exciting news if you ask me. Let's hope they'll make passenger versions of it.

  • @thisnameislessembarassing
    @thisnameislessembarassing Місяць тому +2

    That's way more A380's in storage than I would have thought!

    • @u-know-this
      @u-know-this Місяць тому

      They are been reactivated for most airlines demand is crazy this year

  • @StoneColdSteveAustin316.
    @StoneColdSteveAustin316. Місяць тому +1

    Thank For subtitles for I did not understand half of the video
    But yet again this is beautifully made

  • @danielpeti3885
    @danielpeti3885 Місяць тому +2

    this video was super interesting. thank you for the upload.

  • @lighthouse66
    @lighthouse66 Місяць тому +1

    Aaaaaaah, the ultimate airplane enthusiast’s wet dream!!! Thanks for sharing this for us 🙏🏻

  • @Norwichaviationspotter1
    @Norwichaviationspotter1 Місяць тому +1

    Them British Airways 747’s always get me

  • @jfmezei
    @jfmezei Місяць тому +1

    Saw a (I thinkl) Royal L1011 at Dorval (YUL) airport get "recycled" many moons ago. At first it was near the Royal hangar with progressively more naked (window removes, doors removed etc). Then it was moved to private aviation area when it was put on wooden blocks so landing gear could be removed. And then it was cut up with hydraulic jaws so very "ugly" parts as opposed to the straight clean cuts seen in your video. (I was allowed airside to see it up close one night). Notable: you can see the numbering/serial number of every metal part which provides insight of how they can rebuild aircraft after a crash to investigate it. What impresse me was the sheer size of the L1011 fuselage which had been cut relatively clean when the cabin ceiling (and everything above) is removed, leaving empty cargo deck a floor and the main deck.
    (Québec had a couple of Charter carriers who went bust about the same time, which is why I am not 100% sure if it was Royal or another).

  • @russefrance4869
    @russefrance4869 Місяць тому +1

    Interesting. I pass that airfield about every two months on my way to and from south west France to southern Spain. The temperature and air quality is noticeably different in that region and in winter, it can get really cold.

  • @davidbarker9068
    @davidbarker9068 Місяць тому +2

    What a fantastic video Sam

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper Місяць тому +1

    Those side head rest are really added comfortable very much required. 👍

  • @davideslava3526
    @davideslava3526 19 днів тому

    I was taking a long trip to Alicante last month and I almost drove off the main road when I came across this sight. As a lover of four-engined aircraft, it's a sight to behold, even from afar.

  • @muhamzazaza
    @muhamzazaza Місяць тому +1

    Glad to hear that nokscoot plane were have a new home and will be back to fly again 🎉

  • @mkkm945
    @mkkm945 Місяць тому +1

    This might be your best video yet.

  • @tripdudette
    @tripdudette Місяць тому +1

    I wish I could buy a front section of one of the old BA 747s & create a home out of it. Have flown on them since 1979, they’re part of my travel history in such a big way ✈️. However, I now love Qatar Airways’ first class & had the pleasure of flying it on a 380 from DOH to PER in Feb 2019 with only 2 of us in 1st (we each had our own bathroom!) *right before the pandemic*!

  • @rubypro1486
    @rubypro1486 Місяць тому +2

    See my favorite aircraft (a340) like this its a bit sad but its like this thank you for all a340 😢

  • @margauxmilan
    @margauxmilan Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful information, I learned something

  • @markfosseth8047
    @markfosseth8047 Місяць тому +2

    Basically a good portion of flying planes use super used spare parts 😱

  • @ashvinauthithan7441
    @ashvinauthithan7441 Місяць тому +6

    Hi Sam, I'm eagerly very excited that some of Ethiad Airways and Lufthansa Airbus A380's are entering back to service after the COVID pandemic👍👍👍👍. But sadly, British Airways Boeing 747-400's will not fly again and they were all retired 😞😞😞😞.

    • @Furudal
      @Furudal Місяць тому

      A380 Return brought to you by the Boeing 777X, at least for the Lufthansa ones

  • @hardwellmunga
    @hardwellmunga Місяць тому +2

    Return to Service!! I hope to work at Etihad some day

  • @didier2124
    @didier2124 Місяць тому +1

    I choose this place over Disneyland every day! I loved this video.

  • @marcellkovacs5452
    @marcellkovacs5452 Місяць тому +4

    The recycling part is so interesting. My first student job was actually inventorying aircraft parts which were removed from donor planes and checking that the ("8130" if I recall correctly) certificates were provided. If the paperwork was not in order, the parts were unusable.

  • @davidsolis6691
    @davidsolis6691 Місяць тому

    Thank God for good engineers! Helping to keep all of us safe while flying/traveling! Thanks for another great video Sam!

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL Місяць тому +4

    Amazing content as always.

  • @keirra5096
    @keirra5096 Місяць тому +3

    This is such a great video Sam ❤😊😊😊

  • @ColonelJohnmatrix1000
    @ColonelJohnmatrix1000 5 днів тому

    Not as big or as exotic as our boneyard in Arizona but still impressive. I have flown planes to their death out to Davis-Monthan and it’s very sad. Especially when you are attached to the aircraft. Three F-15C’s that I flew in both Gulf campaigns sit out there being scavenged for parts. I must admit it’s a difficult thing to do as a warfighter. Those three airframes saved my life on a few occasions.

  • @georgefranklin3222
    @georgefranklin3222 Місяць тому +2

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @fonzireyes
    @fonzireyes Місяць тому +4

    Amazing! Thank you for sharing.

  • @ronaldcuieii8639
    @ronaldcuieii8639 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Sam, wow that was sharp. Very very nice.

  • @Ozinchanel
    @Ozinchanel Місяць тому +1

    Wow
    . Amazing,. So many aircraft here..

  • @chrishullphoto
    @chrishullphoto Місяць тому

    Fascinating to see how aircraft get used as donor parts for other aircraft. Excellent video!

  • @MikeStevens
    @MikeStevens Місяць тому

    "Here's a clue, I knew, when this aircraft last flew. This magazine, says November 19". Excellent rhyming! 😂

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome job dan drop a like you on. The airplane vlog

  • @teazerfemi
    @teazerfemi Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Sam Chui
    You are fantastic doing this lovely video

  • @FirstLast_Nba
    @FirstLast_Nba Місяць тому +2

    He looked sooo sad standing next too the ones that will never fly again.

  • @FSXNOOB
    @FSXNOOB Місяць тому +2

    Airlines are screaming for more planes, and there in the dessert you have tons of them.. like WTF

  • @alexlong3714
    @alexlong3714 Місяць тому +1

    WOW! It is an interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rodanny1961
    @rodanny1961 Місяць тому +4

    Great info!

  • @nurrizadjatmiko21
    @nurrizadjatmiko21 Місяць тому +1

    😎Very awesome video, sir. Truly an aviation enthusiast dream place am i right ? 🤩. I love it

  • @thealcohologist8624
    @thealcohologist8624 Місяць тому +1

    See if you can visit the German VIP plane, that would be really cool to see

  • @xavierferrao2938
    @xavierferrao2938 Місяць тому +1

    Good to see the big birds flying back in the air ❤sir

  • @abashardoust
    @abashardoust Місяць тому +1

    Nice backround music!

  • @kenurquhart2061
    @kenurquhart2061 5 днів тому

    Sam a great video as always. Some years back you declared that you were going to take up a career as a pilot could you fill us in where you are now.

  • @DanielSantos-ln2cw
    @DanielSantos-ln2cw Місяць тому +1

    Should more content on them planes we love to see parked planes to go and fly again

  • @anglodutch8321
    @anglodutch8321 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent little documentary ! Thank you.

  • @jamdonut
    @jamdonut 26 днів тому

    thanks for arranging and sharing this, so cool and interesting

  • @user-vl5xo8og8s
    @user-vl5xo8og8s Місяць тому

    When touring a few years ago, we saw them glittering in the beautiful Spanish sun from a distance so we took a detour to view from the fence road. Unbelievable and totally unexpected. That is why we enjoy touring, one sees so much more. When done Spain. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @shamimulislam4422
    @shamimulislam4422 14 днів тому

    A great video. I really appreciate such videos. Many many thanks for this best. And Bhalobasha ar Dowa for you and all the great engineers for their great did; from Mirpur Dhaka Bangladesh.

  • @davemellor4697
    @davemellor4697 Місяць тому

    This was really interesting Sam,thanks for the upload.

  • @jacksonm.6549
    @jacksonm.6549 Місяць тому +1

    As a South African this was sad to watch. Part of me wants more SAA planes in the sky instead of us using codeshare with Emirates and other airlines when SAA does not do our chosen destinations. Another part of me is upset that SAA has not turned a profit in years. Before covid they had to be bailed out every year because they were operating at a loss.

    • @goodson77784
      @goodson77784 Місяць тому

      do any airlines turn profits? most are subsidized.

  • @commoncommenter1396
    @commoncommenter1396 Місяць тому +1

    Great video Sam! 💯💯💯

  • @DIDCOTTWIST
    @DIDCOTTWIST Місяць тому

    One of the most interesting videos I have watched on UA-cam 👍🏻

  • @Youtub77W
    @Youtub77W Місяць тому +4

    Will you post the American Airlines 777-300ER video?

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Місяць тому +2

      I wasn't planning to make a video on that flight other than few IG stories but I may actually make one to talk about the AA flight service.

    • @Youtub77W
      @Youtub77W Місяць тому

      @@SamChui No problem. I’m looking forward for this video if it comes out 😁

  • @dalmacioortegacuesta1181
    @dalmacioortegacuesta1181 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing video Sam, thanks a lot

  • @lisal9282
    @lisal9282 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. Great insight.

  • @thulanikheswa7522
    @thulanikheswa7522 Місяць тому +2

    Interesting content

  • @l2etranger
    @l2etranger Місяць тому +1

    Sam, you the best!