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Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker says Boeing’s delayed B797 should be based on the discarded B787-3.
André
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Boeing is considering launching a new midsize project based on current technology. The aircraft, called the “-5X” project, would be available well before 2030, have 250 to 275 seats in two rows of aisles and a range of around 5,000 nautical miles.
André
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Rolls-Royce Holdings said it’s holding discussions with Boeing about a new aircraft programme, confirming reports dating back to 2020 linking the engine-maker to a potential mid-range jetliner.
André
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Boeing won’t launch a new jetliner any time soon to address Airbus’ widening sales lead in the narrow-body market, says CEO Dave Calhoun.
André
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Boeing will not deliver to airlines its next all-new commercial jet until the middle of the 2030s, implying that no such plane will be launched for development until late this decade.
André
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