Plane that are out of production....?

Question

Can they be out back into producation? Like the 757, can boeing start remaking it? Or the 727, 717 etc? If there is a high demand for them?

Answer 1

Yes they could, but it wouldn't be economical cus a lot of structures, jigs and other things used in making those planes were probably torn down after they stopped production and it'd cost a lot to start them up again. But i guess if Boeing got a massive order from lets say the military for a military plane based on the 757 and Boeing considers the cost, sees that they'd make a profit out of it, then that could make them consider restarting production.

Answer 2

Most likely they could but why? Aviation has changed so much in the last 20 years, the R & D that has gomne into building these planes to make them faster and more green would require that the planes be re-engineered to todays specs. I dont think any company would do that, they may as well just make a 787 / 797 with similar attributes.

Plus no airlines would buy them they need to stay ahead of the curve to keep bringing in travelers.

Answer 3

No reason to remake the 727 or 717. They are old gas guzzlers. Newer engines, airframes, and wing designes such as the 787 are much more efficient than a 727 or 707, 717. I didnt know they stopped the 757.