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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 8:49 am
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Originally Posted by LXFlyer
I don't really care one way or another, but I'm curious - what's the advantage for the airline to not add this system? Just price?
Initial cost, weight, complexity, maintenance expense. None of these are particularly significant, dealbreaker items, though. It's mostly a passenger comfort thing, although they can improve circulation of air throughout the cabin, especially in demanding ground environments.
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