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Opinion: Boeing’s Project Means Work For Airbus Strategists
Conventional wisdom had it that Boeing’s recent woes would keep it from being able to afford developing an all-new aircraft in the foreseeable future, even if it were strikingly necessary. But, as Aviation Week has reported, Boeing has begun talks with suppliers about a project built on its previous work for a new midmarket airplane, currently available technologies and an aggressive timetable (AW&ST Feb. 8-21, p. 12). This raises the very real prospect that the company may actually launch… (aviationweek.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I would still bet on Boeing. Of course, we have to hope our economy survives Sleepy Unelected Joe for it to work.
I hope he lasts 4 years, the alternative is a death sentence.
It's possible the Curse of Tippecanoe may rise again.
Why would they do this now?
Because it's the perfect time, if you're an engineer. Terrible time if you're a financial analyst. Let's see who drives the ship at the Lazy B.
Once they decide whether they go wide body or single aisle the project will move rapidly using a hybrid of existing technology, materials and manufacturing processes. Hopefully they have learned something from the 787, 737 MAX and 777X projects that can be integrated to a more smooth roll out on a schedule when the market still exists.