Gimli Glider For Sale
Apr 14, 2013, 9:32 pm
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Apr 14, 2013, 9:39 pm
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB113107413091988208.html
Aviation-industry experts estimate that the airplane, because of its age and history, cost under $15 million, and maybe less. That's roughly one-third the price of a new Gulfstream 550 business jet. In addition, the 767 can carry more passengers and can include sleeping accommodations. The Google co-founders wanted to fit more than 50 people but were limited by federal aviation rules, Mr. Page says. Filled to capacity, it's potentially cheaper to run, per person than a Gulfstream.
Apr 15, 2013, 10:07 am
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No sale
Highest bid they received was $425,000 - below the reserve price.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...ider-0413.html
This thing must be due for one heck of a maintenance check - although hourly operating costs would be high, it would make one heck of a business jet for an organization that doesn't require high frequencies.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...ider-0413.html
This thing must be due for one heck of a maintenance check - although hourly operating costs would be high, it would make one heck of a business jet for an organization that doesn't require high frequencies.
Apr 15, 2013, 10:59 am
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Gimli Glider parts return to area of historic landing site
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...site-1.3192424
Parts of a commercial plane that ran out of fuel while 41,000 feet in the air, and narrowly avoided crashing, are returning to Manitoba's Interlake area.
The story of the Gimli Glider, the Air Canada Boeing 767 that glided to a landing on an old Gimli runway, is the stuff of aviation legend.
Parts of a commercial plane that ran out of fuel while 41,000 feet in the air, and narrowly avoided crashing, are returning to Manitoba's Interlake area.
The story of the Gimli Glider, the Air Canada Boeing 767 that glided to a landing on an old Gimli runway, is the stuff of aviation legend.