SustainabilityAug 2, 1:00 AM
Boeing's Chevrons Quiet Engines but Cost Fuel on 787, 747-8, and 737 MAX
Aircraft design is a constant exercise in balancing various technologies. Engineers rarely have the luxury of maximizing every performance metric simultaneously; instead, they make carefully calculated compromises between fuel efficiency, weight, operating costs, emissions, passenger comfort, and regulatory compliance. One of the clearest examples of this balancing act can be found on three modern Boeing aircraft families: the 787 Dreamliner, 747-8, and 737 MAX.
