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Old 20th March 2007 | 21:11
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Short-haul planes are designed for more cycles than long-haul planes.

A turboprop and not pressurized, but Winair retired a DHC Twin Otter after approximately 131,000 cycles. Winair's typical flight duration is about 15-20 minutes.

Isn't some passenger jet up to about half that number? Major, major work can extend life in some cases.
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