Originally Posted by
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I guess we are being forced to wait for the 797 to get the replacement for the 757?
Yes, if you're lucky. They delayed the decision on whether to even proceed with NMA until next year. Not even clear whether they think they have a business case.
That market niche is squeezed between stretch 737/A321 on the low end, and 787/A350 on the high end. There might be a case for longer range and a few more seats than stretch NBs. Maybe. The 75 didn't have to compete with stretch guppy...