While an aircraft age does play a part in retirement, its lifespan is actually determined by the number of pressurisation cycles it undergoes. Every time an aircraft takes off, the cabin needs to be pressurised to ensure cabin crew and passengers can breathe comfortably at high altitudes. This pressurisation process causes considerable stress on the airframe,…

We are seeing an ever-growing variety of stunning summerhouses, bars and quirky man caves. However, this garden space has made its way to the top of our list! One creative customer has transformed an ex-A320 fuselage into an incredible garden office – pretty stunning, eh? It really is a no-brainer we are seeing more of…

The Aviation industry witnessed a big change as British Airways was forced to bring forward the retirement of its 747 fleet as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen of the Skies quickly became an icon, loved by flyers all over the world for decades, and has flown more than 3.5 billion people –…

G-BYGC is a much loved British Airways Boeing 747, famously known for her iconic BOAC (1964-1974) retro livery redesign in Feb 2019. The Plane Reclaimers team were thrilled to welcome her at our St Athan site on the 11th December 2020. She was the final British Airways Boeing 747 to fly, and unlike many other…

A new vision. The final B777-200 tail shot of the “Mile High Mural Project” by Welsh artist, Jim Vision. Take in the first few shots of this B777’s new hand-painted livery: a depiction of a female Celtic spirit warrior, a personification of natural phenomena and a tribute to the 50 million miles this airliner has…

The Plane Reclaimers team are super excited to be working with Welsh artist, Jim Vision, for the second time here at St Athan. Jim proves his art has no limits as he takes on the incredible challenge of painting a giant Boeing 777-200 tail, at an impressive height of over 60 feet! A leading protagonist…