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Boeing Examines GEnx Powered 767-X for Cargo and Passenger Roles
Boeing is studying a re-engined derivative of the 767 widebody primarily for the cargo market, with service entry slated for the mid-2020s. A passenger version, which is also part of the study, could provide Boeing with a lower-cost alternative to its proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA). (www.flightglobal.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Boeing is examining a sensible option, to address the Huge market to replace worn out B767s built around 1988 or 1990. Sounds like very sensible management approach.
Wasn't the 737Max "a sensible option..... sensible management" Don't think so, more like a 'Low Cost option, Bad management' I am no expert but it does appear that the most important consideration influencing Boeing management decisions is the 'bottom line'!
Your words are telling : " I am no expert but .... " What you probably don't know is the Boeing 767 re-engining would be a lower-cost, lower risk, faster to market, plan than the relatively expensive and relatively more risky development of the so-called NMA or Boeing B-797. B-797 program ideas have been floated; but not yet committed by Boeing board of directors. Seems that the only folks who pay ZERO attention to bottom line are in safe spaces like academia, government, homeless shelter, etc. Luckily, nobody expects them to design reliable aircraft.
Wasn't the 737Max a "a lower-cost, lower risk, faster to market, plan than the relatively expensive and relatively more risky development of the so-called NMA or Boeing B-797. B-797 program ideas have been floated;"
We probably agree more that disagree. Its important to note : the 737MAX re-engine was a flawed concept because 737's are inherently short-legged (short landing gear & ground clearance. ) That led to a tilted engine mount angle and tilted "thrust line " for 737MAX. Then the MCAS was added to compensate for thrust line effects. The 767 DOES NOT suffer from short-legged landing gear length. Any evaluation of 767 re-engine would include thrust angle, center-of-gravity, fuel and hydraulics, bleed air, and many other considerations. put the engineers to work. Silence the MBA's ( money before anything)
757Max, 767Max..... don't think so! Sounds like another Low Cost fiasco in the making!