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Most creative ways to recycle a plane
As their aircraft near the end of their service lives, aircraft owners must find ways for dealing with retirees. Futuristic rivets, elegant curves, gleaming surfaces and the ability to withstand extremes ... it's easy to see why furniture designers would be intrigued by the potential of decommissioned airplanes. (www.cnn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Very interesting!! I like the corporate furniture!
That was my favorite 'recycle' as well!
The "MotoArts" company that is described in that article actually had a reality TV show on Discovery Channel a few years ago called "Wing Nuts" where they showed how they made some of those great pieces of furniture.
N381AA which was the last production passenger DC7 ever produced in 1956, flew more than 32,856.40 hours both as a passenger and cargo aircraft, will now be converted into a family atmosphere restaurant. Purchased by the Perna family in 2012; Chef Anthony Perna will provide traditional classic dinners at a reasonable price. The goal of the DC7 Grille is to reserve the airliner into history and provide New Smyrna Beach with a fun family atmosphere with good quality food. To insure a quality dining experience, seating will be limited to 40 people at onetime, not including the bar area, where beer and wine will provided.
Too bad your not airborne as the chef serves you a five star meal, say touring the coast or Rockies as you feast!
Now tell me how do you get your hands on one of these?
"Moto Arts" has a web site that has a wide selection of the converted parts. There are also some very nice 'accessories' to go with some of the pieces.