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Old 21st Dec 2011, 12:37
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So - what am I missing?
Cheaper operating costs of a twin more important than "safety in numbers".

Also the number of times a twin has to divert because of an engine failure is so small that overall the odd diversion is far cheaper than operating all flights with a 4-engined aircraft.
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