European Aviation Air Charter (EAAC), based at the U.K.'s Bournemouth airport, kept a few key parts and features before it arranged the demolition of a Boeing 747-236B. The aircraft was scrapped after the removal of the airliner's cockpit and tail and the salvage of the wheel assemblies.

General Demolition was engaged by GJD Services, a specialist aircraft decommissioning and asset recovery company, to assist in the demolition. European Aviation was founded in 1989 by Australian entrepreneur Paul Stoddart, former owner of the Minardi Formula One racing team, and specialises in charter services and vip flights.