Hi,
I wonder about the costs per blockhour operating an older 747 with todays high fuel prices.
I read somewhere that 747 have a average fuel usage 5,5 gallons (20 litres) per mile if it cruises at around 585 mph.
Todays jet fuel price is
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How much could a such aircraft cost to operate included crew, inscurande and ground costs?