Future Boeing designations?

[Guest AAF]

I'm just curious of all of your thoughts. Personally, I'm kind of wondering whether the 7x7 line is dead. I mean, Boeing seems to be putting a lot of stock into the Sonic Cruiser project, and I wonder, do you think that that's what it's name will be? I'd like to see it as the 787, personally :D .

[Minos 26]

Hi,I strongly believe Boeing is working on some more serious projects such as the successor of the B737.They have start researches for its successor last year I believe. Greetings Minos

[Guest]

Wasn't the old Boeing SST going to be called 2707?Timothy

[Guest]

I think Boeing will always use some kind of numerical designation, but the 7X7 line isn't done with yet... ;)

[Guest]

Personally I hope the Sonic Cruiser does get finished and is a roaring success, because I don't know how we're expected to keep making advances in aerospace when basically all we do is add decks onto the planes and increase the size of the engines a little. Like I know its been said here before, I think the companies should work on going faster and farther, not on carrying more passengers.Scott

[Guest Scott Campbell]

Tim,Yes sir, it was the 2707.I think the Sonic Cruiser will take over that title if they change it from "Sonic Cruiser".Boeing is also working on a new SST. They're part of the NASA team with a borrowed TU-144 (is that the number of the old Russian SST?) for testing. NASA is using it for the effects of high-level aircraft on the atmosphere (mostly the ozone layer).I think Boeing's been reading my posts about testing with the Concorde on that lucrative SFO/YSSY or PHNL/YSSY run! :-lol