UPHILL BATTLE
The Airbus A318 has a heavier takeoff weight than the Boeing 717, but weight will probably not be a big factor for Japanese regionals in the choice of a new 100-seater (see p. 44). High landing fees once made weight a big issue at Japanese airports, but the Ministry of Transport has rolled back fees...
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