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Old 22nd January 2013 | 11:52
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DaveReidUK
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Adding 200lbs to the OEW of a commercial airliner is not hugely significant.
I suspect you have never sat on either side of the table in an airline/manufacturer negotiation, or indeed in a design review meeting.

Weight always comes at a cost.
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