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Old 4th Aug 2016, 12:35
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Turbines are more reliable and believe it or not cheaper to run - AVTUR also much cheaper than AVGAS (even taking into account turbines' higher fuel burn) and also much more widely available. This is the main reason why in recent years all the golden oldies such as Cessna 310s, Navajos etc. have all been fast disappearing.
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