I am not disputing that there is the need for a B757 replacement. I actually think there is a dire need for an aircraft that can hold around 200-220 people comfortably. Such a design needs to replace B757s, but also A300-600s.
The same niche also includes A310 and B767, from 767-200 to 767-400. Oh, and DC-8-61 and -63.
The problem is that for such capacity a single aisle is too small and a widebody too large, it is a compromise. And airlines don’t like this segment much. The B787-3 was aimed at that marked, but didn’t sell and I doubt it will ever be launched. We’ll see which concepts are proposed to the airlines.
It has been launched and it has been sold. ANA continues to hold 25 firm orders. (JAL has cancelled theirs)
ANA is in the position of getting to be the sole world operator of two airplane types (787-3 and MRJ). Let´s see what is the more efficient plane.
If ANA makes a firm order, pays deposit and progress payments, but then cancels without good reason (such as Boeing´s failure to deliver on promised time or with promised performance), ANA loses their deposits, and Boeing earns money without selling any planes. However, ANA pays their deposits, keeps them with Boeing, and Boeing then cancels the airplane, is Boeing discharged by merely refunding the deposits? Or does Boeing have to compensate the customers over and above the refund of deposits?
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