Overloading can cause inefficient fuel use, engine strain, or unsafe takeoffs.
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Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Douglas is also the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings released in April by Airports Council International.
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