Boeing 797 NMA (New Midsize Airplane)

History of the Boeing 797 NMA (New Midsize Aircraft)

Boeing's proposed 'Type 797' shown in artist rendering at the 2017 Paris Air Show. It's a new project currently underway that builds on the acclaimed 787 "Dreamliner" that has attracted the company's attention for over a decade. The origins of the Type 797 can be traced back to the Type 707 in 1958, considered a bridge design between the in-service 737 and larger Boeing aircraft models such as the 787.

It was intended as a twin-engine design with two-speed seats for short- and medium-haul routes, including coast-to-coast in the United States. Accommodates 220 to 270 passengers and has a range of up to 5,985 miles.

The company has started measuring interest in temporary designs and has received good feedback to date and has approached nearly 60 potential clients. Much of the experience gained from designing, developing and building the 787 will flow into the 797 program.

The name of the 797 model is currently unofficial (November 2017). Officially known as the New Medium Aircraft (NMA), the company plans to have the plane ready for its first deliveries sometime in 2025.

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