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Since the 787 is somewhat a clean sheet redesign of the 767, Boeing wants to do the same with the 757 and is currently trying to get the traction with airlines
by kayfox 6y ago
Since the 787 is somewhat a clean sheet redesign of the 767, Boeing wants to do the same with the 757 and is currently trying to get the traction with airlines to do that.
Boeing had initially proposed a clean sheet redesign of the 737, but the market for that aircraft is very sensitive to training and operation costs.
- selectodude 6y agoAs of very recently they’re looking into putting new engines under a 757 and adding some carbon composite for lightness. They’re referring to it as the 757-Plus.
- ashtonkem 6y agoThat’s basically what airbus did to create the A320neo series; add in larger engines (including the same one the MAX8 uses, actually), and make a few minor tweaks to improve weight or aerodynamic efficiency. Done correctly it’s a brilliant move; 15-20% fuel savings without the need to significantly change pilot or maintenance (sans engines) protocols. Sadly the MAX8 was not done correctly.