The guy in 2a
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- Aug 30, 2002
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Given the U.S. airline interest in the A321, I was wondering what Boeing has to compete.
It used to be that the 757 killed the A321 because of its transcon-U.S. range and, later, because it also happened out to work for many intercontinental routes (transatlantic and North-South America).
Does the 737-900 not cut it as a replacement? Did Boeing ever consider new engines or wings for the 757?
It seems like Boeing walked away from a significant passenger capacity + range + efficiency sweet spot that airlines used to love, and are now rediscovering.
It used to be that the 757 killed the A321 because of its transcon-U.S. range and, later, because it also happened out to work for many intercontinental routes (transatlantic and North-South America).
Does the 737-900 not cut it as a replacement? Did Boeing ever consider new engines or wings for the 757?
It seems like Boeing walked away from a significant passenger capacity + range + efficiency sweet spot that airlines used to love, and are now rediscovering.