Boeing is ready to build new generation of commercial jets, known as Y1, Y2, Y3 (Y stands for Yellowstone Project) which is more energy efficient, high tech airplanes.
Y1: is the replacement for the best seller B737 series (short of medium range around 100-200 seats airplanes), and there have been some rumors about MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) will be involved with the development. It is true that MRJ will use B787 (Y2) high tech cockpit panels.
Y2: is the replacement for B767 or B777 medium range, long haul commercial airplanes and already called B787 dreamliner. As all other Yellowstone Project passenger airplanes, B787 will be more cost efficient replacement of the major long haul flights.
Y3: is the A380 or B747 replacement with a huge passenger capacity and long haul airplanes. Carrying many passengers in any high demand long haul flights. Y3 will be more like double deck B747, but we do not about it yet.
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Will Y3 be bigger than A380? And what about Air Force One? Are they going to adopt A380, or are they going to choose Y3?
Y3 is believed to be between 300-600 seats, but I am sure Boeing will build big passenger capacity and long haul airplane in the same market as A380. A380 can be but the current Air Force One and Two are well maintained and relatively new. In 2020, I am sure that Y3 will be there to replace the Air Force One.
The US will not use a European airplane for Air Force One.
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