Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
I seem to recall those who actually have flown the 321 saying it was grossly underwinged...something new engines and sharklets really won't address.
As for Airbus commonality for single-aisle aircraft...didn't eliminating the 757 from production take Boeing to the exact same place?
Recent article about an a/c mentioned how winglets had changed the effective aspect ratio from 7.x to 9.x. so winglets do help increase the wing's effectiveness.
Given AB's track record it still won't be enough wing.