Originally Posted by
PoppaJo
I reckon they would be better off getting a leg up on Airbus and start the MAX replacement planning and design in the medium term. Have it ready to launch 2030. Don’t put too many eggs into the MAX basket, give it a short run and exit.
Hey Poppajo, I would hazard a guess that Boeing started secretly working on the MAX replacement a few years ago. Exactly as you said, a 10 year run on the MAX and out she goes………………it’s the only strategy for Boeing to try and compete again with Airbus in the narrow body market.