# Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-24T12:59:59+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/24/spirit-airlines-planes-scrapped-engine-shortage.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-popular-airplanes-are-getting-scrapped-years-early-f1dcc1/

Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.

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