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Old 12th August 2003 | 23:59
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The key problem, however, is the intended use of the 7E7 engines. They're being designed as bleedless engines. That is intended to stop Airbus using them as an option on updated models of their present jets. Change that, to accommodate the 747, and you let them in as well.
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