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Why we are studying it
Washington Dulles is a wind-sensitive extended-range planning subject. Both variants remain under assessment. The work considers a Keflavik fuel-stop option alongside the direct crossing, because small geographic detours can still carry significant time, handling and recovery implications.
Research deferred · 3,387.1 NM · Technical research, not an operational authorization or promise of service.
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