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> Boeing built the 737 MAXX because they couldn’t afford a clean sheet update of 70-year old technology despite the savings.

Boeing ABSOLUTELY could afford a clean sheet replacement of the 737. They chose not to because it would have opened them up to competition and reduced short term profits. Anyone claiming otherwise is blowing smoke.

parent tw04 2 years ago

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