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Old 19th Mar 2004, 14:37
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Musket90
 
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Winglets look "cool" on the 737 but they are a pain when it comes to parking. They increase the wingspan by about 1.5m which mean they don't fit on the stands specifically designed for non-winglet NG 737s and A320 family. Boeing should have designed them so they fold in when on the ground.
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