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Really interested in UAL’s position on Max 7. The way the mega order was done a few years back it allows for a lot of mixing and matching between 7/8/9/10. When you look at some of the -700NG only flying, Key West out of 4 hubs, some deep Caribbean out of EWR, high altitude Rockies ski destinations, it seems like a necessity, especially since the A319 fleet doesn’t appear to be getting a replacement and is getting older by the minute, I’m guessing we’ll see it. That said, with 250+ A321’s descending upon UAL over the next 7-8 years, I’d say the Max 10 wont happen though.
I've wondered the same about the Max7... Have ~120 less-than-youthful A319s and -700s to replace eventually.
Would rather see a [Bombardier] A220, though! It's a better product for the pax and much more modern and efficient. Unlikely to add another type for this 'small' a number, though...
As far as I have heard, the conversion rights are from the Max10 to Max 8/9s, though...never heard anything about the Max7.
The Max10 will arrive, though, just not as strong as originally planned. The Neos have become too well-liked by both the customers and the bottom line...