Introduces the brothers, their educational backgrounds, and their earliest ideas for transforming the aircraft.

Documents the difficult dismantling process and the lessons learned while preparing the plane for transportation.

Describes the plane’s arrival at its new property and the growing vision for its restoration.

A national feature covering the aircraft’s history, the difficult move, and plans to create an educational destination.

International coverage of the abandoned aircraft, its unusual history, purchase price, and possible second life.

Local coverage introducing John and Ismael and exploring creative possibilities for the aircraft.

Discusses the dismantling process, the brothers’ ideas, and the possibility of documenting the project.

Profiles the project as an inspiring example of repurposing government surplus into a hands-on STEAM learning center for children and families.

A republication of the first El Paso Matters profile introducing the brothers, their backgrounds, and their earliest ideas for the aircraft.

A republication documenting the difficult dismantling process and the lessons Ismael and John learned while preparing the plane for transportation.

A Spanish-language version of the brothers’ introduction, including their educational backgrounds and potential plans for the plane.

A Spanish-language account of the aircraft’s dismantling and the financial, mechanical, and logistical obstacles involved.

A Spanish-language update describing the plane’s arrival and the vision to rebuild it as an attraction, event venue, and educational space.

An audio discussion about why the brothers purchased the plane, what dismantling it required, and the possibilities for its future.