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Boeing nears decision to launch 737-10 jet: Sources

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Boeing nears decision to launch 737-10 jet: Sources

Boeing is nearing a decision to launch a larger version of its 737 passenger jet to counter strong sales of the Airbus A321neo, after a breakthrough on the design for one of its parts, industry sources said.

The 737-10 would narrow the gap between the 178-220 seat 737-9, which first flew this month and the 185-240 seat A321neo, which dominates the top end of the market for narrow body jets.

Boeing has been studying how to solve a tricky problem with the design of the plane’s landing gear, without adding cost or delaying a 2020 target for first deliveries.

The sources said a two-part technical solution is being tested and that Boeing is separately talking to airlines with the aim of launching the 737-10 at the Paris Airshow in June.

In all, it is said to anticipate a market of 1,000 of the planes.

“Boeing is actively engaged in discussions with customers about the 737 MAX 10X,” a spokesman said.

“No decision has been made on the airplane and any discussion on timing of a possible launch would be speculative.”

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