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It's simple -- 2 engine widebodies are more efficient than the 747, and carry less risk of being less than full. And airlines seem to have gotten tired of main
by supernova87a 6y ago
It's simple -- 2 engine widebodies are more efficient than the 747, and carry less risk of being less than full. And airlines seem to have gotten tired of maintaining 4 engines at a go, for some reason.
- tamcap 6y ago4 engines = 2x the maintenance cost, even if you ignore the fuel. And 2x the overhaul cost.