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Feb 23, 2003 | 8:06 am

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I think the above posts have stated the reasons...2 engines vs. 4 engines, fewer crew, more fuel efficient wing....etc....the numbers are:

Direct operating cost per hour:

777 ~$5000/hour
747 ~$9000-9500/hour