Has Boeing confirmed the 797’s existence?
For now, it remains a blueprint without a build. In 2024, during tense labor talks, Boeing said its next plane would be built in Puget Sound. That sparked rumors the 797 was finally moving forward. But Boeing never confirmed which aircraft it meant, and nothing since has made the picture clearer. The A350 can carry more passengers than the Boeing 787 in any configuration and its fuselage is an extra five inches wider. Here is a comparison of the two aircraft types on ultra-long-haul routes.What purpose will the 797 serve? In my opinion, the 797 needs to be the 737 replacement – and not a medium-sized aircraft that is just slightly smaller than the 787.Is the Airbus A350 bigger than the Boeing 777X? Short answer, no. Longer answer, the popular Boeing 777-9 is comprehensively larger than the Airbus A350 family and is set to be the largest twin-engine commercial aircraft in the skies.The Boeing 757 is a mid-size twin-engine airliner. In service since 1983, it is more modern but smaller than the 747.
Which is better, A350 or 777X?
While the A350 was optimized for nine-across seating, some airlines squeeze in 10. The 777X, built for 10 across, will instead offer more personal space rather than extra seats. Surprisingly, the 777-300ER is longer and wider than the 747-400, measuring 73. However, the 747-400 has a taller profile at 19.Although the 787’s longest variant is the -10 model, the 777 still beats out the aircraft in terms of capacity. According to Boeing, the 777-300 can accommodate a total of 392 passengers in a two-class configuration, while the 787-10 can only house 336 seats across two classes.At 242 feet, the 777-300ER is just four feet longer than the A380-800. But beyond that? The A380 crushes it. It has a 261-foot wingspan (almost 50 feet more), it’s taller, heavier, and can carry over 800 passengers in an all-economy setup.
Is the Boeing 797 coming?
As of 2025, the Boeing 797 remains a concept rather than a launched program, though Boeing continues to signal interest. In 2022, Calhoun said the company was waiting for next-generation turbofan technology and improved digital design tools before committing. The Boeing 797, known internally as the New Midsized Airplane (NMA), still isn’t real. Boeing introduced the idea years ago to fill a gap between its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.