Travolta's Jet Heads to Australia After Decade

0:00What's up? I'm Corey with The Story, and these are your headlines from Sydney News today. John Travolta's Luxury, Boeing 707 Jet, is finally heading to Australia after nearly a decade of delays and millions spent on repairs. The actor first promised to donate the customized plane to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society near Shell Harbor almost 10 years ago. He bought it as a former Quantis Ambassador, added Quantis Colors, and fitted it with high-end features like two bedrooms and entertainment spaces. Earlier this week, the plane's fuselage and wings loaded onto a ship in Brunswood, Georgia, where it had been stored. Engines and smaller parts shipped earlier, solving tricky airworthiness issues that blocked flying it over. Society President Bob De LaHunti called dismantling it the safest and cheapest option, avoiding legal risks upon landing. Crew members in Georgia spent 60 days carefully taking it apart, thrilled to save a piece of aviation history. A small team of three enthusiasts from worldwide aircraft recovery handled the massive job,

1:02calling it a monumental effort fueled by their passion. The shipman arrives at Port Kembla on May 9th. After customs, it'll truck 15 kilometers to Shell Harbor Airport overnight to dodge traffic, with some fencing removed for entry. Cranes will unload it before a local air show, where visitors can watch reassembly involving 4,800 bolts. Once rebuilt, the plane will taxi on the tarmac for tourists, offering a peak into celebrity travel. Travolta plans to attend the unveiling, highlighting its past with stars like Barbara Streisand and Frank Sinatra. De and In is sponsored by our partner. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-P-L-O-D-C-A-I.