Aerospace Boeing Industries

[rollo]

Naughty or clever?

It's been said they would be better off removing the airline name but that would be really naughty.

 

[Aviador]

By doing this do they risk the whole 737 series going toxic in the public eye if they can't distinguish between the variants? I for one would be very unhappy to fly on any 737 not knowing which type it is.

 

[Jerry]

By doing this do they risk the whole 737 series going toxic in the public eye if they can't distinguish between the variants? I for one would be very unhappy to fly on any 737 not knowing which type it is.

I think it's clever marketing as 99% of flyers won't know the difference, my sister for example is a much more frequent flyer than me and wouldn't have a clue between the difference between an airbus or boeing let alone a 737 800 or a 737 8. The MAX name has become toxic, drop that and people will just think they are normal 737s and generally forget the name MAX.

 

[rollo]

I agree with Jerry, obviously people on here are clued up and can make informed decisions re aircraft type but Joe public mostly will not have a clue for example my wife has probably flown on 100 plus trips with me over the years and the only aircraft she ever regonised was a jumbo.

In all probability when Boeing sort out the MAX which they absolutely have to it will likely be the safest thing in the sky.

 

[Ice-tongs]

Last nights BBC Panorama was entitled Boeing’s Killer Plane.

Doesn’t come up with anything we haven’t already heard about the max and Mcas but might be of interest to some on the Iplayer

 

[Aviador]

The "Dreamliner" has some bad press lately too. Boeing have some seriously hard work to do to improve their street cred again.

 

[Coathanger16]

So I just read an article that Boeing were investigating updating the 767 with engines derived from the GENx engines being used on the 777X. Would be used primarily for cargo, but also a cheaper & quicker alternative to the proposed Boeing NMA:

Boeing examines GEnx-powered 767-X for cargo and passenger roles

Boeing is studying a re-engined derivative of the 767 widebody primarily for the cargo market, with service entry slated for the mid-2020s.

www.flightglobal.com

Googled Boeing 767X and this came up:

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Obviously a concept from when the original 757/767 was being designed, and not this new proposal.

Thoughts?

What would aviation look like today if Boeing had proceeded with the bottom design? Would we have the 777 now?

 

[TheLocalYokel]

So I just read an article that Boeing were investigating updating the 767 with engines derived from the GENx engines being used on the 777X. Would be used primarily for cargo, but also a cheaper & quicker alternative to the proposed Boeing NMA:

Boeing examines GEnx-powered 767-X for cargo and passenger roles

Boeing is studying a re-engined derivative of the 767 widebody primarily for the cargo market, with service entry slated for the mid-2020s.

www.flightglobal.com

Googled Boeing 767X and this came up:

View attachment 14971

Obviously a concept from when the original 757/767 was being designed, and not this new proposal.

Thoughts?

What would aviation look like today if Boeing had proceeded with the bottom design? Would we have the 777 now?

The bottom one looks like some of the motor coaches from the 1950s that had a top deck just at the rear. I think they looked ugly and so does the bottom design.

 

[Jerry]

So I just read an article that Boeing were investigating updating the 767 with engines derived from the GENx engines being used on the 777X. Would be used primarily for cargo, but also a cheaper & quicker alternative to the proposed Boeing NMA:

I think they would find customers in United and Delta for that.

 

[jfy1999]

Boeing 737 Max could return to service by end of the year

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Do many people remember the DC10's reputation? It was similar to that currently 'enjoyed' by the MAX. It reincarnated as the MD11. See below video just before the minute mark.

 

[Aviador]

Boeing are having a really bad time at the moment. I do hope they can pull through all the latest troubles. Only today there has been further bad press, and this time regarding the Boeing 737 NG (Next Generation) range of aircraft.

The NTSB has concluded there is a potential structural vulnerability in the engine casing on all Boeing 737 “Next Generation” (NG) aircraft. These are the versions of the twin-jet with the suffix -600, -700, -800 and -900.

More about this news can be found in the following link.

Boeing must retrofit 7,000 passenger plane engines after woman sucked out of window

Planemaker insists aircraft safe to continue operating normally

www.independent.co.uk

 

[TheLocalYokel]

How long will it take Boeing to retrofit 7,000 aircraft?

In the meantime, if there is another similar incident with the NG it's possible the regulators will ground the lot as they did with the MAX. That would have a devastating effect on Boeing airlines such as Ryanair and TUI in our neck of the woods.

 

[Aviador]

A very good point @TheLocalYokel as it would have a profound affect on the airline industry if that happens as there are so many of the types currently flying.

 

[rollo]

Boeing has just announced MAX production will be temporarily suspended with effect from January 2020.

 

[Seasider]

Boeing have sacked their CEO Dennis Muilenburg as they seek to overcome the negative publicity and lost confidence in the B737Max.

 

[Brum X]

Boeing 777X makes its first flight and what a machine, I loove it.

Cannot wait to see one of these at BHX in the future, maybe courtesy of Emirates ??

 

[Aviador]

Boeing really could do with a success story after all the recent bad press. The 777X looks very graceful landing at Boeing Field in Seattle.

 

[Brum X]

Boeing really could do with a success story after all the recent bad press. The 777X looks very graceful landing at Boeing Field in Seattle.

I wish them success with this new jet Aviador

 

[thunderchild]

Love those folding wingtips! Great looking bird, unlike that monstrosity that is the A350!