Dreamliner 737 for Southwest?

[ForgedBlade]

It's too bad Boeing ended the 757 to keep making the POS 737, especially the -800 and -900. The '57 is a much better platform. But, hey, SWA gets to keep that common Type...

 

[vixin]

Yeah Boeing made a major business descision because SWA wanted to keep the common type. Thats what its all about.

 

[bluefin]

Sat next to a Boeing manager a couple weeks back and said the earliest Boeing would deal with that is 2012, they have too much on their plate now with the 787, 747-800 and just filling the existing orders they have now.

 

[Little Bubba]

now with the 787, 747-800 and just filling the existing orders they have now.

What the hell is a "747-800"?

 

[CF34-3B1]

What the hell is a "747-800"?

http://www.newairplane.com/747/

 

[Little Bubba]

Again, what is a "747-800"? Is it souped version of the -8?

 

[Going2Baja]

It's called the 797 and they are waiting for more efficient engines. Also be looking for a dual isle.

Baja.

 

[Instigator]

Also be looking for a dual isle.

I'm looking...

http://www.lanikaivacation.com/images/lanikai-2-islands.jpg

 

[Delphi]

Boeing was going to build the 737 next, but now has to build the 777 Dreamliner first since the A-350 will be competing with the 777 not the 787. Also will be a new type rating.