Boeing exec sees strong demand for 737 MAX, confident on 777
Jan 21, 2015, 8:38 pm
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Boeing exec sees strong demand for 737 MAX, confident on 777
Demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody jetliners like the Boeing 737 MAX remains "very strong" despite the recent oil price slump, the planemaker's top salesman said on Wednesday.
Although lower oil prices might make some airlines hesitate about upgrading their fleets, the overall boost to the economy from cheaper energy is sustaining new jet demand, he said.
Although lower oil prices might make some airlines hesitate about upgrading their fleets, the overall boost to the economy from cheaper energy is sustaining new jet demand, he said.
Jan 26, 2015, 3:51 pm
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Boeing dropped the ball big time on the 737-MAX. While they thought it over Airbus, with a newer airframe design in the A320 family, forged on ahead with the 320-neo, and are handily outselling the 737-MAX. Beyond that, Airbus (with the newer design) was able to market the A321 as a replacement for the powerful Boeing 757 - Boeing has nothing in the works to replace the 757.
The many delays on introduction of the 787, followed by the batteries fissco, is also hurting them. I hope the 777-300 series and the newer 777X do very well - Beoing needs that to become more competitive with Airbus. Damn shame.
The many delays on introduction of the 787, followed by the batteries fissco, is also hurting them. I hope the 777-300 series and the newer 777X do very well - Beoing needs that to become more competitive with Airbus. Damn shame.
Feb 3, 2015, 1:09 pm
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Don't forget the "enhancements" of the new, lightweight hard-as-rock seat that slides forward to recline at the expense of your knees and legroom. I can't imagine the 737 MAX will offer a scintilla more comfort than these.
Feb 3, 2015, 6:46 pm
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Airbus forged on ahead with the 320-neo
Feb 5, 2015, 4:32 pm
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IMO Boeing is paying for being the laggard; check the stats here.
Firm orders 3,624 neo vs 2,663 MAX; $363.9 bn vs $267.5 bn.
Firm + options + MOU 5,184 neo vs 3,839.
A few billion here, a few billion there and soon you're talking about real money.
Firm orders 3,624 neo vs 2,663 MAX; $363.9 bn vs $267.5 bn.
Firm + options + MOU 5,184 neo vs 3,839.
A few billion here, a few billion there and soon you're talking about real money.
Feb 12, 2015, 6:53 pm
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Boeing dropped the ball big time on the 737-MAX. While they thought it over Airbus, with a newer airframe design in the A320 family, forged on ahead with the 320-neo, and are handily outselling the 737-MAX. Beyond that, Airbus (with the newer design) was able to market the A321 as a replacement for the powerful Boeing 757 - Boeing has nothing in the works to replace the 757.
The many delays on introduction of the 787, followed by the batteries fissco, is also hurting them. I hope the 777-300 series and the newer 777X do very well - Beoing needs that to become more competitive with Airbus. Damn shame.
The many delays on introduction of the 787, followed by the batteries fissco, is also hurting them. I hope the 777-300 series and the newer 777X do very well - Beoing needs that to become more competitive with Airbus. Damn shame.
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Feb 19, 2015, 12:47 am
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Those types of seats should reduce the recline wars, since passengers who recline give up some of their own legroom, rather than take all of it from the passenger behind.
Feb 19, 2015, 10:51 am
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They certainly do that, but they are amazingly uncomfortable on longer flights in all classes (e.g. SEA or SJC to KOA or HNL First in their Boeing 737-890 ETOPS). A serious flat spot in the buttocks after three hours; it makes arrival at HNL or