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Old 27th May 2019, 03:43
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Originally Posted by InZed

  • 787-10 is the right size and has a better range than the current B772 while delivering a 25% reduction in fuel burn.

Good choice to free up -9s to replace the T7, but in no way does a -10 have a better range. This in fact was one of the drawbacks in the selection process, the -10 is essentially unable to reach the US...
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