Absolutely. I was planning on flying on an Air Canada flight from Heathrow but they got grounded, hopefully get to do it sometime next year. I’ve flown on every series of B737 from -100 (Lufthansa) to -900 (KLM).
A friend of mine is a Ryanair 737 Captain and he says he has no issues flying the aircraft when he gets to do so.
If I'd have to, why not?
I think the way to/from the airport by car is still the most dangerous part of the journey, Max or not.
If I'd have an option, I'd much rather take a Babybus as I prefer its wider cross section.
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No I wouldn’t. It’s flawed, one design ‘tweak’ too many to the venerable 1960s era airframe. IMO, the MAX was a knee jerk reaction to the technically superior Airbus 320/321 Neo designs. The 737 has been an absolute cash cow for Boeing. Perhaps time to put it out to pasture, and get busy on the ‘drawing board’ After all, the competition ain’t sitting still’ But then I’m not an aeronautical engineer or a pilot, so what do I know?
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Anyone else think that boeing should've put the 737 to rest and continued on the 757 instead?
The '757 max' would've made more sense IMO, the nose shape is quite similar to the A320's, and it had more development potential.
Yes I would. In fact, I’m looking forward to it. The MCAS system that played a major role in both crashes was the result of erroneous sensor readings and a lack of training to override the system for recovery. The subsequent investigation revealed the defects in the system. Hundreds of hours of testing and development followed in order to correct the flaw and get the type re-certified with the FAA. The airliner will be safe.
By the time 'most' people get to fly again, the Max will have been back in service for 6 months or more. I'd probably pass some sort of comment to myself if I boarded one, but Boeing really are not going to make the same mistake twice, unless they plan to write their own death certificates as well.
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Anyone else think that boeing should've put the 737 to rest and continued on the 757 instead?
The '757 max' would've made more sense IMO, the nose shape is quite similar to the A320's, and it had more development potential.
I don’t know what the nose shape has to do with anything, but ultimately the 757 has never been as successful as the 737. The 757 hasn’t been produced for 16 years now. Approximately 1000 757s were built compared to roughly 10,000 and counting for the 737. Less than 600 757s remain in service - probably fewer with many being parked in 2020. The 757 simply wasn’t nearly as popular so the program was cancelled. Trying to force a relatively unsuccessful design on their customers would have been a very poor business decision, IMO. The 737 is what people want.
I would fly on one depending on who the operator is.
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I don’t know what the nose shape has to do with anything, but ultimately the 757 has never been as successful as the 737. The 757 hasn’t been produced for 16 years now. Approximately 1000 757s were built compared to roughly 10,000 and counting for the 737. Less than 600 757s remain in service - probably fewer with many being parked in 2020. The 757 simply wasn’t nearly as popular so the program was cancelled. Trying to force a relatively unsuccessful design on their customers would have been a very poor business decision, IMO. The 737 is what people want.
I don’t really think that’s a fair assessment. Sales numbers between the two don’t really mean anything considering the long head start. Also, nobody really started using the 757 as a widebody replacement until after it was too late.
If memory serves me correctly, Boeing gave it its best effort to extend the 757 line with FedEx who obviously didn’t buy any from them. Those 100+ 757’s didn’t start showing up until after the line had already closed. I think we would have seen a 757NG had Boeing been successful with FedEx.
I don’t know what the nose shape has to do with anything, but ultimately the 757 has never been as successful as the 737. The 757 hasn’t been produced for 16 years now. Approximately 1000 757s were built compared to roughly 10,000 and counting for the 737. Less than 600 757s remain in service - probably fewer with many being parked in 2020. The 757 simply wasn’t nearly as popular so the program was cancelled. Trying to force a relatively unsuccessful design on their customers would have been a very poor business decision, IMO. The 737 is what people want.
I look at it this way: When it's my time to leave this Earth, I'm gonna go, regardless of whether I'm on a 737MAX, asleep, or whatever else I may be doing. That said, unless Alaska takes delivery of these and uses them on their Palm Pings route, I doubt I'll ever have the opportunity to fly on one.
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Would you fly on the MAX?
