Yes, I agree. What I meant was, considering that the 737 was designed in the 60ies, they should have a successor development started much much earlier (like 200

Yes, I agree. What I meant was, considering that the 737 was designed in the 60ies, they should have a successor development started much much earlier (like 2000). Even with the predecessor of the MAX they were running into ground clearing issues leading to its asymmetric engine housings.