That could be a factor but my initial reaction would be engine reliability, maintenance history, approved maintenance, etc. If an aircraft were allowed to be maintained like we maintain our vehicles I definitely would agree with your question. Al ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alireza Alivandivafa" <DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 12:43 AM Subject: Re: Sports Charters (was Whose 727?) > In a message dated 6/9/2003 9:42:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > exatc@xxxxxxxxxx writes: > > << Another thing that might enter into consideration is a three engine vs twin > engine and how the teams insurance company would rate the exposure >> > > Wouldn't the insurance company prefer a 10 year old plane to a 30 year old > one? >