Museum housing The dispute , said Lyon , basically comes down to a payment formula and the interpretation of three words : justifiable operating expense . Howard Hughes ' giant seaplane is part of an investigation . Museum says it 's financially viable and has no plans to close . Built in the 1940s , Spruce Goose still has the world 's widest wingspan . Lawyer negotiating final ownership payment : The aircraft will remain where it is .
Museum housing Howard Hughes ' giant seaplane is part of an investigation . Museum says it 's financially viable and has no plans to close . Built in the 1940s , Spruce Goose still has the world 's widest wingspan . Lawyer negotiating final ownership payment : The aircraft will remain where it is .