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Boeing is moving ahead with early plans to develop a
new narrow-body, single-aisle aircraft intended to succeed its troubled 737
Max, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The project, not yet officially
announced, is in preliminary stages and subject to approval by the US Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
Leadership changes and engine talks
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has appointed a senior
product chief within the company’s commercial aircraft division to oversee the
new program. Earlier this year, Ortberg met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilic in
the UK to discuss potential engine supply. At a September investor event,
Erginbilic confirmed that a new aircraft project would shape the company’s
future direction.
Focus on efficiency and new design
The proposed model is expected to feature a lighter
structure, reworked fuselage design, and next-generation engine architecture.
Boeing has set a target of at least 15% greater fuel efficiency compared to
current models. Development costs are projected to run into tens of billions of
dollars.
Replacing a troubled legacy
The move comes as Boeing continues to manage the
legacy of the 737 Max, which was grounded globally after two fatal crashes in
2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. The aircraft, introduced in 2017, has
since returned to service under strict FAA supervision. Boeing agreed in 2021
to $2.5 billion in compensation and penalties while strengthening safety
oversight and management.
The company also faces reputational challenges after
the crash of a Boeing 737-800 in South Korea in December 2024, the country’s
deadliest aviation accident.
Regaining ground against Airbus
Boeing currently has around 6,000 commercial aircraft
in its order backlog, which it aims to deliver and certify before introducing a
new model. However, industry analysts note that the company is under pressure
to recover market share lost to Airbus in recent years.
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