We know that Boeing wants to bring to the market two versions of the 797. The first is a 225-seater with 5,000 nmi (9,300 km) range and the second is a 275-seater with a range of 4,500 nmi (8,300 km). This places it well within the same passenger and range numbers as the Boeing 767 family. To judge if the aircraft is ‘better’ will depend on what new things the 797 will bring to the table.

The new Boeing aircraft will arrive in 2025 with a slew of new technology not seen on other aircraft.