Originally Posted by
sidestep
I disagree that Boeing is making 'a(n) absolutely craptastic product' the 737 still has 2000 orders on the books for delivery. 777 still has 300 orders to be filled.. and the 787...delayed - oh yeah, a pain in P.R. department's arse - Yes. However, I would hardly call a widebody with 835 firm orders a 'disaster'. The 787 is still a revolutionary plane, although Boeing's overzelous development plan backfired, in the long run the 787 will be exceptionally successful.
I think Boeing just needs to make a decision on it's narrowbody fleet. I understand that there are potentially billions of dollars riding on the decision, but one that needs to be made none the less.
just my $.02
I will agree that the 777 is a great product. But the 737 NG is far from a 'new generation' aircraft. Yes it's avionics are nice, but the overhead panel needs a massive overhaul, the flight deck is tiny & noisy, & it has less efficient engines then a geared turbofan. Boeing needs to get on board with a new NB.