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Global Analysis

Poison Narrow: Boeing’s Single-Aisle Dilemma

Global Analysis

Poison Narrow: Boeing’s Single-Aisle Dilemma

October 2025
40 min read
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat

Skift Take

The Boeing 737 debuted almost six decades ago. Now, it appears a big mission is underway to create a new clean-sheet narrowbody. In this week's feature story, we examine the state of the single-aisle market and discuss the huge risks and rewards for Boeing as it reportedly plans a successor to the legendary 737.

Issue Overview

The Boeing 737 debuted almost six decades ago. Now, it appears a big mission is underway to create a new clean-sheet narrowbody. In this week's feature story, we examine the state of the single-aisle market and discuss the huge risks and rewards for Boeing as it reportedly plans a successor to the legendary 737.