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Boeing Teases a New Jet that Could Replace 737 MAX
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Boeing is exploring the possibility of introducing a cutting-edge plane it has been developing alongside NASA into its lineup in the next decade, Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun confirmed. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Might considera kingpost also.
First, the location of the article is incorrect. It should be Arlington, Virginia not Arlington, Texas. While Arlington, Texas would be much better place for Boeing Commercial.
Second, this situation further evidences Boeing has lost its way. This is a Boeing - NASA pipedream funded by the taxpayers. This project may or may not come to fruition meanwhile Boeing continues to fritter away time and market share to the Europeans. What happens when some day Comac actually churns out something with quality (don't laugh that day will come)? Boeing is lost and wondering in the proverbial wilderness.
Boeing's move to Northern Virginia was about being close to the Hill and siphoning off more taxpayer dollars. Boeing is beholden to the 'machine.' I believe the only way to revitalize Boeing is to split it into two companies - Boeing Defense & Space and Boeing Commercial. At that point Boeing Commercial would be better suited moving to Texas, Oklahoma, or even Charleston - anywhere far from D.C. Refocus on its engineering talent in the Puget Sound area and drastically refocus the company on its customers, innovation & engineering, and actually making quality aircraft.
Second, this situation further evidences Boeing has lost its way. This is a Boeing - NASA pipedream funded by the taxpayers. This project may or may not come to fruition meanwhile Boeing continues to fritter away time and market share to the Europeans. What happens when some day Comac actually churns out something with quality (don't laugh that day will come)? Boeing is lost and wondering in the proverbial wilderness.
Boeing's move to Northern Virginia was about being close to the Hill and siphoning off more taxpayer dollars. Boeing is beholden to the 'machine.' I believe the only way to revitalize Boeing is to split it into two companies - Boeing Defense & Space and Boeing Commercial. At that point Boeing Commercial would be better suited moving to Texas, Oklahoma, or even Charleston - anywhere far from D.C. Refocus on its engineering talent in the Puget Sound area and drastically refocus the company on its customers, innovation & engineering, and actually making quality aircraft.
Hmm, I think a pilotless, 1-4 seater, transcontinental jet is more likely for success. No one "really" cares about efficiency as we have plenty of oil for 169 years and natural gas for 300 years. Electric will not happen for another 50 yrs, and then it'll be the same as installing solar panels on your house today, a 150 yr ROI! Jetsons... bring it on!
There is nothing new about using long slender wings for greater efficiency. Gulfstream has been doing this for decades on it's still top of the line business jets. Their L/D ratios are superior to Boeing airliners and performance is top notch. But to be self supporting with a lot more fuel in the wings, and/or with lighter composite materials, then you need a strut for a high wing design and of course the 3 ton engines are out there too.
And of course gliders use high aspect ratio wings too, but without sweep, this limits the speed.
Don't you just love it when someone reinvents the wheel with taxpayer dollars and calls it new and innovative?
And of course gliders use high aspect ratio wings too, but without sweep, this limits the speed.
Don't you just love it when someone reinvents the wheel with taxpayer dollars and calls it new and innovative?
Not so new an idea, check out the ultra high aspect ration Hurel Dubois proposed jetliner in the 1950's. Sud Aviation Caravelle beat it in the competition, bringing in the era or rear mounted jet engines. http://landewers.net/Long-Wings.html
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator looks iffy and has yet to be proven in tests. Personally I am dubious regarding its feasibility as a wide body as well.