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Old 14th Jul 2013, 16:12
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Keke, thanks, its always interesting to hear the views of the passengers on relative merits.

On the subject of aircon, the 225 can of course be fitted with aircon and our fleet in Australia is so fitted. Its an option that UK oil and gas companies don't want to pay for. However it must be admitted that when so equipped, the weight of the 225 increases to the point where it can't carry 19 with full fuel.

On the subject of cabin space, its interesting that the actual cabin floor area of a 92 is only a little greater than a 225, and they are closer still if the window recesses of the 225 are taken into consideration. If there is an inch in each of width and length per passenger, that is about all. Of course the 92 has a much taller cabin and this gives the impression of more space, but space that is not used when the passengers are sitting down. However, whether imagined or not, it does seem that the space of the 92 cabin pleases the passengers!

I won't mention the tiny S92 windows!
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