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Old Dec 1, 2025 | 3:38 am
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Originally Posted by halls120
I wonder why UA is retiring a 30 year old 777 when they have at least 20 767s that are 2-4 years older.
Age is less relevant that number of cycles of the frame and engine, and when heavy (D) checks are required. Plus the missions of the aircraft are different.
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