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Why Boeing Desperately Needs The NMA/797 – Simple Flying
We have heard plenty of discussion about Boeing’s next move in the mid-size widebody market. Plans for the…

We have heard plenty of discussion about Boeing’s next move in the mid-size widebody market. Plans for the New Midsize Airplane (NMA), dubbed the 797, have been around for some time, but were put on ice with the arrival of a new CEO. There is a gap to be filled, and Airbus is ahead with the A321XLR. With reduced demand likely to be an issue for some time, an offering in this market is important for Boeing.
Boeing needs a new midsize aircraft – could it be based on the 787 rather than a new design?…

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