Before March this year, Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) had stored, maintained and reactivated around 75 aircraft at its desert storage facility in Alice Springs. Every task that needs to be accomplished is prescribed by the aircraft maintenance manual provided by each aircraft manufacturer. David Ramos/Getty ImagesEngineers have to do a series of engine runs in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual. The only companies that can perform this maintenance work have to be approved by the national airworthiness authority, explains Corne. "Aircraft maintenance is a very serious business in which all companies are keenly aware that they cannot deviate from performing the tasks specified," he says.

Source: CNN December 23, 2020 12:00 UTC