orphan plane
n.— «They’re owners of what the aviation industry calls “orphan” planes: There’s no warranty on their new aircraft and no factory to easily supply spare parts.» —“Plane owners grounded by manufacturer bankruptcy” by Barry Massey in Santa Fe, New Mexico Associated Press Dec. 16, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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