Originally Posted by
MasterOfPuppets
The 797 is going to need to be a 767 sized and ranged aircraft. Were going to need room for Polaris and 215ish pax. I think if Boeing does NOT make a dual aisle it will be a major flaw with the aircraft.
Serious question: aren't the 787 and 767 roughly similar in pax capacity? They're very similar in external dimensions. The greater range comes from engine/aero efficiencies an higher cruise altitudes (I've ridden on them several times in the 400-410 range).
That's why I thought it would go narrow...the 787-8 is already kind of a 767 Equivalent.
Gotta admit: Lazurus' idea of a guppy-sized span/length, but two-aisle in the 160-190 seat range is interesting.
I think regardless, as Dash mentioned, containers are a must for loading expediency.