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Why? Both competitors have put new engines on old frames. Boeing has the MAX; Airbus has the A320neo. As far I can tell, the two planes are comparable. Also, t
by dnhz 8y ago
Why? Both competitors have put new engines on old frames. Boeing has the MAX; Airbus has the A320neo. As far I can tell, the two planes are comparable.
Also, there's already a 737-700, 737-800, 737-900.
- dboreham 8y agoA320 wing is quite a bit higher than the 737.
- dreamcompiler 8y agoYep. So a kludgy fix wasn't necessary on the A320 like it was on the 737.
- inferiorhuman 8y agoAlso the A320 is fully fly-by-wire and has three alpha vanes so even if/when logic similar to MCAS was needed... it could be implemented in a safe and sane manner.