Saudis Scrap $280 Million Jumbo Jet After Just 42 Hours Of Flight

According to Germany's aero telegram, the Saudis are scrapping the $280 million jumbo jet contracted for the Saudi crown prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi after just 42 hours of flight because no bidders expressed interest in turning it into a cargo plane.

After a decade with no purchasers, a Boeing Jumbo jet designed for Saudi monarchy with only 42 hours of flight time was scrapped in the Arizona desert.

The $280 million Boeing 747-8BBJ was ordered for the Saudi crown prince Sulta...

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