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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 4:39 am
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DarrenT
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: West Sussex, UK
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99% a cost saving excercise... can't comment on the 747, but certainly one A320/1 engine running on the ground uses about 500 litres an hour, and that's it just ticking over.

It certainly adds up... but sadly less green shield stamps to collect now
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