Naming the Re-engined Boeing 737NG

From Boeing 737NG - New Generation

To

Boeing 737NGE - New Generation Engine/Enhanced, or

Boeing 737NEW - New Engine, Wider, or

Boeing 737NEX - New Engine eXtra

The Boeing 737NG re-engining should be simple and budgeted at $1 billion maximum to fund for the Boeing 797 introduction in 2020.

Other design criteria

1. Minimal Boeing 737NG production line disturbances
2. Maximum Boeing 737NG commonality
3. 15% operating cost advantage over Boeing 737NG
4. Wider cabin with better wall interior fittings
5. Better more spacious seats and seating configuration, similar to Air New Zealand concept

It should come out before the A320NEO at the -800 version size in 2014, then the -900 version in 2015. If the costs are right, these can be assembled in the Long Beach C-17 plant that is winding down production. And/Or in the area of the new 787 plant in South Carolina.

The -700 and -600 versions should transition directly to the new Boeing 797 to cover the CSeries and new Embraer competitors.