By Bjorn Fehrm

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Introduction

November 14, 2018, © Leeham News.: Last week we operated the future Boeing NMA from North American hubs. The aircraft would cover the North American market well but would have limitations when flying to South America. The coverage would be sensitive to where our hub would be, as would European coverage.

Now we finish the series by comparing the NMA to its main alternatives for range and operational economics.

Artists impression of the Boeing NMA. Source: The Air Current.

Summary:

• When comparing the NMA with its competitors, the same cabin type and ruleset must be used for all aircraft.
• Using a common ruleset and measuring over typical long range operation, the NMA will be the most economical aircraft of the compared types.