Originally Posted by Grumble

Airbus would do it because the media of them slam dunking in Boeings face would be worth it. They’ve been trying to crack into UAL with a sizable order for some time, the 321 orders were just due to a lack of other options and it’s the closest 757 replacement there is. However if they can shove another huge order in Boeings face because of their own dereliction and highlight just what a failure the Max program is that would be worth far more than the cost of buying back or rearranging delivery slots.



It’s not a function of the wing, it’s a byproduct of the pax O2 supply and how fast you can get down to breathable air. The Bus just doesn’t come down fast enough.