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Old 31st Dec 2019, 19:50
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Why do the re-engined narrowbodies get new type designations?
Hi all,

Does anyone know why the neo and max planes have a different type designator? A320->A20N and B738->B38M. As far as ATC goes, the performance is essentially identical, and in the cockpit the systems are similar.
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