Southwest to reduce maintenance cost per aircraft 15% with its new 737-700s

Southwest will reduce maintenance cost per aircraft 15% with its new 737- 700s due to more efficient cockpit systems and design input the airline gave Boeing. Liquid crystal displays in Southwest's -700s have a 20,000- hour life, compared with 3,000-6,000 hours currently. Southwest's ideas will help...

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