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BOEING TESTING 717

SEATTLE, American company is testing its airplanes 717-100, 86 seats, and 717-100 lite, 70/75 seats, in wind tunnel. Maximum take off weight was reduced from 114.000 to 110.000 pounds, while maximum land weight was lowered of 2000 pounds, standing now on 100.000 pounds. Company saved nearly 5000 pounds comparing with original project.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 454
Rome, Italy, 06/16/2000 11:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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