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5 Aircraft That Defined The Evolution Of Widebody Jets

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5 Aircraft That Defined The Evolution Of Widebody Jets
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Today, widebody aircraft are the predominant airliners serving long-range routes. While the narrowbody Boeing 757-200 operates some transatlantic routes, and the new Airbus A321XLR is proving popular with airlines, these occupy a narrow slice of the market. With widebody aircraft, airlines can spread fixed costs over many more seats than narrowbodies, and long-range flights are significantly more expensive to operate than short-haul routes, which is why twin-aisle planes continue to dominate int

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