Can you buy planes from a boneyard?

Yes, you can buy planes from an airplane graveyard. An airplane graveyard, also known as a boneyard or aircraft graveyard, is a place where retired and decommissioned aircraft are stored until they are either scrapped, repaired and re-entered into service, or used for spare parts.



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As long as you follow the proper regulations for private jets, there is no reason why you couldn't buy and fly a 747. The oldest 747-8 is only ~8 years old. It's not that second hand ones aren't occasionally offered up for sale, but if you're restricting yourself to the -8, don't expect a lot of great deals.

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Hundreds of millions brand new? According to Boeing's current list prices, a brand new 747-8 would be worth $418.4 million, while its freighter sister is listed slightly higher at $419.2 million.

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Aircraft age is not a safety factor. However, if the aircraft is older and hasn't been refurbished properly, it may cause flyers some inconvenience such as overheating, faulty air conditioning, or faulty plumbing in the lavatory.

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An Airplane graveyard or boneyard is a place where many retired aircraft are stored or scrapped. Airplane graveyards are generally located in deserts because the low humidity is a must for long term aircraft storage.

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Aircraft age is not a safety factor. However, if the aircraft is older and hasn't been refurbished properly, it may cause flyers some inconvenience such as overheating, faulty air conditioning, or faulty plumbing in the lavatory.

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Once a jet has been stripped bare of usable parts, its metal frame is redeemed for scrap value. A 747 can fetch up to $55,000 for its scrap alone.

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