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Old 18th May 2008, 10:48
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toolowtoofast too quick to get the maths correct

Sorry toolowtoofast, 1,800,000 de-rated takeoffs in 15 years is what Mutt posted. That is about 330 per day, not unreasonable for a large airline. Don't know for whom Mutt works, but if it is a major carrier he is quite likely 'spot on'.
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