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and looks like you were too early to the party.........this is my shocked face that you were wrong.

Or I was right, but it was changed.

 

[ClarkGriswold]

Haven't aeronautical engineers learned anything from the Beech 1900? You can only stretch a design so far and then everything starts coming off the rails.

In addition he did say they were told to clear out an assembly line and not to put anything there. This was after I asked if the 757 replacement rumor was true... Which of course is probably the 737-1200

 

[Cptnchia]

Or I was right, but it was changed.

Or, you could admit that you were wrong. Once. Finally.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

In addition he did say they were told to clear out an assembly line and not to put anything there. This was after I asked if the 757 replacement rumor was true... Which of course is probably the 737-1200

757 "replacement."

 

[Seggy]

Or, you could admit that you were wrong. Once. Finally.

That would requiring me to be wrong in the first place.

I wasn't here with the information I had.

 

[Maximilian_Jenius]

Neighbor who works on the 737 program said it's been brought up...

In addition he did say they were told to clear out an assembly line and not to put anything there. This was after I asked if the 757 replacement rumor was true... Which of course is probably the 737-1200

I think that Boeing has to commit to the (stupid name) M.O.M (Middle of the Market jet). Or risk losing out further market share to Airbus. I'd say that if/when an official announcement is made, look for the plane to be a family of jets. A 757 type single-aisle plane, with seating for 190 pax, as some airlines have expressed interest. And also dual-aisle class 767 replacement seating 220-240 pax (yeah, yeah... I know 787).

The problem is their commitments to other jets in their line up. 787, 777X, 737 MAX.

So just my opinion, the M.O.M is going to be a reality. But it doesn't come out till at least 2020/2025. Also new engines have to be built from scratch in the range of 40-55k pound of thrust. New engine research specs have been sent out from Boeing, to all the major players: Rolls Royce, GE and Pratt & Whitney.

The 737-10 MAX, will probably unfortunately also be a reality. Simply as a stop gap, to help start eroding Airbus's substantial lead with the A321 NEO, over the 737-9 MAX. But also as a hold over, for it's faithful customers, until the M.O.M/797 is officially a reality.

 

[Lee D]

This is a horrific deal.

Looks like it cuts out some Air Tran guys from retro pay. Look for SWAPA to get sued for DFR if it passes.

They are still solidifying some of the language from the bullet points in the AIP. I suspect and hope any such loopholes would be closed.