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I bet they will stop building the 737 max and start building the 737”new model that is the max with some changes that can be retrofitted”. Like a larger stabili
by omegant 7y ago
I bet they will stop building the 737 max and start building the 737”new model that is the max with some changes that can be retrofitted”. Like a larger stabilizer, longer frame, or maybe something easier. But something that lets them say it’s a “new” model but keeps 99% of the production line untouched and can be negotiated with the existing buyers.
We’ll see how it works in some weeks.
- Aloha 7y agoWhy?
- AnimalMuppet 7y agoProbably because the name is toxic. But I don't think it will work, because it takes time to engineer such a modification, and more time to get FAA approval.
- Aloha 7y agoThe software fix is complete, and the name is already been replaced, its now the 737-8200.
- natch 7y agoSame hardware? Same team? Same CEO? “Fix” you say? We shall see.
- throwaheyy 7y agoThat is not the new name for the MAX; it is still called the MAX and Boeing has not publicized any new name for it yet. The 8200 is a customized MAX variant for a single airline’s requirements, Ryanair.
- omegant 7y agoAlso because I don’t see Boeing exiting the medium size jetline market, it would be like cutting an arm and a leg of the company. I see it as a mea culpa, as they recognize the screw up and try to make it from “0”. Not really 0 but if they redesign and improve the failures, the rest of the 737 is a pretty succesful plane. But with this way of saying it they are paying a public penitency, that maybe the public want them to pay.