Boeing Resisted Pilots’ Calls for Aggressive Steps on 737 Max
What people are forgetting is that Boeing did it all to head off competition from the E190 and Bombardier C-Series,  both of which are smaller planes than the 737 but are bigger in terms of passenger comfort while being smaller in terms of noise and global warming impact.<p>Boeing discounted the 737 MAX by more than 70% to force Bombardier to sell the C-Series below cost,  which forced Bombardier to sell a controlling share to Airbus for $0.<p>I rode in a E175 and was blown away by the passenger experience;  the 2nd generation E-Jets are much better and the A220 is better still.  Boeing hopes that you don't ride in one and realize you don't have to settle for a 737.<p>(Not like I trust Airbus with the A220,  since they've got the same motivation to string the A320 along that Boeing has to string along the 737)