Aircraft
Boeing’s McAllister Sees 2019 Decision on NMA
Customer consultations fruitful but production system still a key consideration
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister stressed the need for a more rigorous vetting process for the NMA's business plan. (Photo: Boeing)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister stressed the need for a more rigorous vetting process for the NMA's business plan. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing will need to decide on whether or not to proceed with a new middle-of-the-market airplane by the end of next year to safely meet a stated service entry target of 2025, Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister told reporters during a pre-Farnborough briefing in Seattle ahead of the show. The company every week reviews its projections for the level of investment it would need to bring the airplane to market, he added, and consultations with more than 55 potential customers have helped it more precisely determine the airplane’s physical configuration.