Hi all,I saw this at the Boeing web site and i looked at it and i saw they have put the new wing on it that also the 777-300 and the 777-200LR has I'm talking about the (wing tip). you'll see it in the link below. And it looks really cool, i just wanted to share this with all airplane fanatics out here on the forum.http://www.boeing.com/Features/2011/07/bds_p8_07_13_11.html.CheersJeffrey

Yes, that's the new big thing. "Raked wingtips"

Aww, I'll miss those skyscrapers towering from the wing.

Sweet thank you for the vid!

maybe Boeing could stick those wings on the commerical version of the 737, stick some more effiecient engines under the wings and you've got a NEO beater

maybe Boeing could stick those wings on the commerical version of the 737, stick some more effiecient engines under the wings and you've got a NEO beater

The problem is fitting more efficient engines under that short, chubby stature.

haha yeah i forgot about that, thats one big issue, would it not be possible to make a CFM 56 NG engine, using the technology on the Trent 1000 and GE's NG engines

haha yeah i forgot about that, thats one big issue, would it not be possible to make a CFM 56 NG engine, using the technology on the Trent 1000 and GE's NG engines

$$$$$$ :( That's why the big question has been "re-engine" or "new airplane".

yep, money is the problem! i do think boeing need to reach a decision very soon, seing as though the A320 NEO has sold over 800 units since december!! And what with a large order from AA and another from DELTA, boeing need to up there game a little, i still think the 737 is a fantastic machine, so i hope they go for a re engine!! :)

The problem is fitting more efficient engines under that short, chubby stature.

Actually what Boeing did from the -200 to the -300 was to move the engines forward and raised them level with with the upper surface of the wing and tilted 5 degrees up. Giving both more ground clearence and more downwards exhaust, increasing take-off performance. On the NG, Boeing "added" a 2.5 degree nozzle tilt and redesigned the struts to give even more clearence.Boeing 737 chief engineer John Hamilton said in May 2009 "We think the 737 has a lot of life left in it. We're going to continue to look at how to improve this airplane, but for right now we think we've got a dynamite partnershit with CFM, and we're going to stick with them."That being said I completely agree.. The 737 has a lot of life left in it. However it does need to constantly be up to date with the latest technology. Even thinking bio-fuel as the 747-8 flew trans-atlantic with a combination of bio and jet-fuel, and CFM also needs to improve the engines. Constantly being improved wether it's drag reduction, noise reduction or what ever. Boeing need to keep the 737 as close to the newest in everything to compete with A320NEO. I'm sure that both Airbus and Boeing has a strategy on how to cope with increasing air travel in the future. But for right now I'm sure both companies agrees that a completely new type isn't profitable.I think it was the Airbus CEO who said they were just making the NEO for now and will have a new type ready in 2020.

Great video...Thanks for sharing.Joe Inama

Actually what Boeing did from the -200 to the -300 was to move the engines forward and raised them level with with the upper surface of the wing and tilted 5 degrees up. Giving both more ground clearence and more downwards exhaust, increasing take-off performance. On the NG, Boeing "added" a 2.5 degree nozzle tilt and redesigned the struts to give even more clearence.Boeing 737 chief engineer John Hamilton said in May 2009 "We think the 737 has a lot of life left in it. We're going to continue to look at how to improve this airplane, but for right now we think we've got a dynamite partnershit with CFM, and we're going to stick with them."That being said I completely agree.. The 737 has a lot of life left in it. However it does need to constantly be up to date with the latest technology. Even thinking bio-fuel as the 747-8 flew trans-atlantic with a combination of bio and jet-fuel, and CFM also needs to improve the engines. Constantly being improved wether it's drag reduction, noise reduction or what ever. Boeing need to keep the 737 as close to the newest in everything to compete with A320NEO. I'm sure that both Airbus and Boeing has a strategy on how to cope with increasing air travel in the future. But for right now I'm sure both companies agrees that a completely new type isn't profitable.I think it was the Airbus CEO who said they were just making the NEO for now and will have a new type ready in 2020.

You're absolutely right, but my point was that Boeing was asking the question "re-engine or new plane?" In other words I was trying to convey the options and difficulty of a re-engine program.You forgot to mention the signature "triangle" nacelle! I ask newbies just how CFM and Boeing got the N1 fan to be flat on one side. :(

You're absolutely right, but my point was that Boeing was asking the question "re-engine or new plane?" In other words I was trying to convey the options and difficulty of a re-engine program.You forgot to mention the signature "triangle" nacelle! I ask newbies just how CFM and Boeing got the N1 fan to be flat on one side. :(

Hahaha Yeah I forgot those.. The nacelle is very charismatic.

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Whoops. I don't think I want to see that. Sorry, couldn't help myself. _______Regarding the actual topic of conversation: I realize that all good things must come to an end, however, I kind of hope that they go with new engines instead of a new AC. With a plane as legendary as the 737, it would be to hard to let go of her. Seeing as boeing has changed the nose shape on the 787, we can only assume that the 737 replacement would have a similar design. It would be so sad to lose the iconic 737 nose. Maybe I'm just being too sentimental, but I'd like to see the 737 stick around!

I thought Boeing CEO already said they're going to make a all new 737 replacement?