Aircraft recycling

Ok kiddo, let me explain aircraft recycling to you.

Do you know that airplanes are made up of a lot of different materials like metal, plastic, and electronic parts? Yes? Great!

Now, when an airplane gets too old, broken, or too expensive to fix, it needs to be recycled just like your toys when you no longer use them.

But how do we recycle an airplane? First, we take out all the usable parts like the engines, seats, and navigation equipment, and sell them to other airlines or companies who need them. Then, we remove all the metals, like aluminum, from the plane's body, and send them to a recycling center to be melted and turned into new products like cans and car parts.

But what about the rest of the airplane that can't be reused or recycled? That's where things get tricky. Some of the materials can be harmful to the environment, so we have to make sure they are properly disposed of.

For example, the insulation in the walls of the plane might contain a chemical called asbestos, which is harmful to breathe in. So we need to remove it safely and make sure it's disposed of correctly.

Overall, aircraft recycling is a way to make sure old airplanes are not left to just sit and rust, but instead are given a new life while also being conscious of the environment and keeping people safe.