797 strikes back in tentative Boeing labor agreement
We have not heard much of Boeing’s New Midsize Airplane (NMA), designed to replace the 757 and 767, as it has struggled to right its 737MAX -7 and -10 and 777X programs. Now Sam Chui reports, in a tentative labor agreement affecting more than 33,000 employees, Boeing has announced plans to build its new 797 airliner in Washington state. Estimated demand for the 797 ranges between 2,000 and 4,000 units.
When Boeing spoke of the project, the proposed twin-aisle aircraft was expected to come in two variants: a 225-seater with a 5,000 NM range and a 275-seater with a 4,450 NM range, with 40 percent lower trip costs compared to its predecessors. The 787 was the ostensible replacement for the 767, but it is too much plane for many airlines’ purposes. Example: Delta’s transcon and to-Europe fleet largely comprises two-decade-old 767s.
As of 2024, the timeline for the 797's production remains unclear, but Boeing's commitment to building it in Washington signals a renewed focus on the project.
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