Boeing and Airbus, this week, downplayed the potential near-term launch of new next-generation narrowbody models at an industry conference in Prague. Boeing's head of marketing, Darren Hulst, was quick to point out that a Boeing 737 successor model is many years away. The manufacturer highlighted that its principal objectives at this time include certifying two more Boeing 737 MAX family variants, the Boeing 777X passenger family, and the Boeing 777XF next-generation freighter. These moves will help stabilize a company that has been saddled with around $50 billion in debt.

Bloomberg analysis indicates that Boeing 777X certification may slip as far back as 2027, although some industry analysts think that even this timeline could be ambitious. A Wall Street Journal-run meeting between Boe

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