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Old Jun 7, 2017, 7:43 am
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Originally Posted by riphamilton
they've retired 6 744's in the past year. the 77W order was placed more than two years ago. all of those retirements were "driven" by the 77W order.

there's no point to this thread.
Actually .....

driven by expensive upgrades required to keep 747 flying @:-)

Retirement of 747s was announced WELL BEFORE announcement of 77W.
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