The New Midsize Airplane (NMA), or New Midsize Aircraft, [1] (culturally referred to as the Boeing 797) [2] is a concept airliner proposed by Boeing to fill the middle of the market segment. In 2015, Boeing determined the market was large enough to launch a new design.

Jun 21, 2024 · As much as I’d love to see something wildly different, Boeing needs to hit a home run with the 797. That being said, let’s take a look at some of the details which might make the 797 unique: The vertical stabilizer

Sep 10, 2024 · Boeing aimed to bridge the gap between 737s and Dreamliners with the 797 mid-size jet. It aimed to offer passenger comfort and efficiency, using composite materials and advanced tech.

Mar 31, 2024 · Boeing engineers had designed the airplane very low to the ground, because the so-called “Great Stair Shortage of 1965” had required rationing of air stairs. The new design worked wonders, but once the shortage passed and new engines were developed, they wouldn’t fit without that modification.

Nov 6, 2024 · Boeing has consulted 57 airlines on how it should build the NMA, and most of them preferred a design that prioritizes cabin comfort and reduces turn times between flights.

The Boeing 797, commonly referred to as the New Midsize Airplane (NMA), is a design idea that Boeing is examining for a prospective new aircraft model. The 797/NMA targets a capacity range of 200 to 300 passengers in an effort to bridge the …

Mar 4, 2020 · The Boeing 797 was originally devised as a new aircraft to fill in the 'middle of the market' gap that airlines were contending with. This 'gap' is defined as aircraft that cater to the 220-270 field of passengers to a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

May 27, 2021 · The New Midsize Airplane (NMA), or New Midsize Aircraft (culturally referred to as the Boeing 797) is a conceptual model proposed by Boeing to fill the middle of the market (MoM) segment. Why the B797 now? In 2015 Boeing determined that there was a niche in the market for a new aircraft design.

Apr 1, 2025 · Measuring 50 meters in length and 53 meters in wingspan, the A797MAX is built using advanced composite materials and features Boeing’s signature high-flex raked wing design, reminiscent of the 777X, paired with Airbus’ fly-by-wire flight control system, first pioneered on the A320 family. A797MAX – 4-4 configuration economy class “The A797MAX is …

Sep 11, 2024 · Boeing 797: The Next Generation Aircraft Set to Replace the 757. The project was initiated by Boeing in 2015 after determining that the market was ripe for a new design. By 2017, several airlines had shown interest in a composite, seven-abreast twin-aisle aircraft with an elliptical cross-section.