Ormai è semi-ufficiale la scelta di Boeing di rimotorizzare il 737.
DATE:20/07/11
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Boeing looks to 4Q for formal launch of re-engined 737
By Jon Ostrower
After more than a year of speculation, the US airframer has formalised its direction to pursue a re-engined 737, rather than advancing on a new single aisle (NSA) aircraft.
Boeing anticipates formal launch authority for its yet-unnamed re-engined 737 variant powered by CFM International's Leap-X engine sometime between the end of September and the end of December.
Likely leading the charge forward on final aircraft configuration is Mike Bair, vice president of advanced 737 product development, who has been spearheading the effort to conceptualise the company's future direction in the narrowbody segment.
Boeing must now identify the required changes to the 737 to accomodate the larger fan diameter of the Leap-X engine.
The company had shelved plans earlier this year to raise the nose gear to provide additional under-wing clearance for the new powerplant, though Boeing had again returned to that evaluation ahead of June's Paris air show to evaluate the performance trade-offs of a smaller fan that required fewer aircraft modifications.
The initial commitment to the conceptual aircraft came with a 100 aircraft order for the "new variant" of 737, on top of 100 Next Generation 737 family aircraft. AMR added options for 60 re-engined 737s, as well as 40 for current 737s.
AMR also placed an order for 260 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including 160 A320neos.
Boeing is currently advancing production of its 737 family to 42 aircraft per month by the first half of 2014, and strong indications exist that will see a further push in output of its Renton, Washington, factory beyond its current target to meet the demand from American Airlines, as well as the follow on customers for the new variant.
The company's plan for re-engining the 737 also provides clarity to Boeing's workforce in Washington state, which was awaiting word on the strategic direction in this market segment, allowing for an expansion of its current production system rather than an all-new system whose location was yet to be determined.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...o-4q-for-formal-launch-of-re-engined-737.html
DATE:20/07/11
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Boeing looks to 4Q for formal launch of re-engined 737
By Jon Ostrower
After more than a year of speculation, the US airframer has formalised its direction to pursue a re-engined 737, rather than advancing on a new single aisle (NSA) aircraft.
Boeing anticipates formal launch authority for its yet-unnamed re-engined 737 variant powered by CFM International's Leap-X engine sometime between the end of September and the end of December.
Likely leading the charge forward on final aircraft configuration is Mike Bair, vice president of advanced 737 product development, who has been spearheading the effort to conceptualise the company's future direction in the narrowbody segment.
Boeing must now identify the required changes to the 737 to accomodate the larger fan diameter of the Leap-X engine.
The company had shelved plans earlier this year to raise the nose gear to provide additional under-wing clearance for the new powerplant, though Boeing had again returned to that evaluation ahead of June's Paris air show to evaluate the performance trade-offs of a smaller fan that required fewer aircraft modifications.
The initial commitment to the conceptual aircraft came with a 100 aircraft order for the "new variant" of 737, on top of 100 Next Generation 737 family aircraft. AMR added options for 60 re-engined 737s, as well as 40 for current 737s.
AMR also placed an order for 260 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including 160 A320neos.
Boeing is currently advancing production of its 737 family to 42 aircraft per month by the first half of 2014, and strong indications exist that will see a further push in output of its Renton, Washington, factory beyond its current target to meet the demand from American Airlines, as well as the follow on customers for the new variant.
The company's plan for re-engining the 737 also provides clarity to Boeing's workforce in Washington state, which was awaiting word on the strategic direction in this market segment, allowing for an expansion of its current production system rather than an all-new system whose location was yet to be determined.
http://www.flightglobal.com/article...o-4q-for-formal-launch-of-re-engined-737.html
