News / Brislington
Boeing 727 fuselage lands in Brislington
The fuselage of an airplane rumoured to have originally been fitted out for a Saudi prince has landed in its new home on a Brislington trading estate.
The Boeing 727 – without its wings – was transported on roads from Cotswold Airport to Bristol, where it become a new “collaboration space”.
Large crowds of onlookers watched as the aircraft known as Pytch Air slowly made its way to Bonville Road.
is needed now More than ever
On arrival, two giant cranes lifted the fuselage into position on top of a collection of shipping containers.
“When I finally saw it in place I was blown away,” said entrepreneur Johnny Palmer, who has brought Pytch Air to Bristol.
“It is utterly enormous, especially as we have rested it on a structure which means the aircraft is over seven metres high.
“We needed more space for meetings as our virtual events broadcast business has taken off since lockdown and we have lost all our offices to multiple sound stages and green-screen broadcast areas.
“The general response was the people of Bristol has been overwhelmingly positive, and I am grateful to have done a project that has brought and cheer to a time that can be pretty drab for a lot of people.”
Pytch Air making its way from Cotswold Airport to Brislington – photo: Simon Pizzey
The fuselage is lifted into position after arriving into Brislington – photo: Pytch Air
Street artists will be invited to add a splash of colour to the fuselage – photo: Simon Pizzey
Main photo: Simon Pizzey
Read more: Former private jet to become unique office and meetings space
Our top newsletters emailed directly to you
