CARIIS
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Another question for pilots, is 12 years old old for a plane?
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For airliners is not really a lot about actual age of aircraft. It is more about "cycles" (a takeoff/cruise/landing). That influences the "age" of the machine more. It has to expand and constrict each cycle. Pressurize.
Internationial carriers actually get more "mileage" from their equipment - there cycles are longer resulting in less wear and tear on the machine.