BoeingÕs new 737 MAX 10

Boeing is to launch a new 737 single-aisle workhorse Ð the MAX 10 Ð to counter strong sales of the Airbus A321neo. Boeing forecasts global demand for 28,000 narrow-body jets worth $2 trillion by 2035

Fuselage: Two extra barrel sections forward and aft of mid-section give two extra seat rows

Passengers: Single-class capacity up to 230, two-class capacity of 189 Operating cost: Claim of 5% lower costs per seat than A321neo

Global commercial aircraft demand (2016-35)

Current fleet 22,510

Length: 43.8m,
stretched by 168cm

LEAP-1B engines: Fuel consumption reduced by 15%, noise footprint cut by 40%

Main landing gear: Telescopic Ð to avoid striking runway with tail during rotation on takeoff Ð contracts to fit into existing wheel well

45,240

Growth 22,730 (57%)

Replacement 16,890 (43%)

Retained 5,620

New aircraft 39,620

Single-aisle aircraft 28,140 (71%)

Wide-body 9,100 (23%)

Regional jets 2,380 (6%)

2016 2035

Current orders* Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo, A321neo

*As at May 25 *As at April 30

3,605 (42%) (58%) 5,004

Sources: Aviation Week, Leeham News, Boeing Current Market Outlook