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Reports Say Boeing Begins Early Design Work on 737 Successor

Early work centers on a redesigned flight deck, with exploratory engine talks proceeding under heightened FAA oversight.

A Boeing logo is seen before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Boeing's new 737 MAX-9 is pictured under construction at their production facility in Renton, Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. Picture taken February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Redmond
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing the Wall Street Journal report that Boeing has initiated concept-stage studies for a clean‑sheet single‑aisle jet intended to replace the 737 MAX.
  • Boeing has not announced a new program, and people familiar with the effort say decisions on configuration and launch timing have not been made.
  • CEO Kelly Ortberg held discussions this year with Rolls‑Royce about potential engines, and the company is also engaging other suppliers.
  • Boeing appointed a new senior product leader with prior experience developing a new aircraft type to guide the early work.
  • Regulatory scrutiny remains elevated even as the FAA restored limited authority on September 29 for Boeing to issue some airworthiness certificates for the 737 MAX and 787.