Qatar Airways Orders 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10s

While the A321XLR has a substantially longer range than the B737MAX, the real questions are: What's the mission? --- What route would Qatar want that the 737 can't reach? The likelihood is that Qatar would use the 737 for surrounding destinations as opposed to true long-haul routes. The 737 could easily reach all of Europe, west to Morocco, east to Thailand & Indonesia. and south to Mauritius.

How can you say one airplane is clearly superior if airlines keep ordering the other one...

The A320neo series has such a backlog that it's taking years for Airbus to fill orders. As a result, their deals aren't likely to be as attractive as a lot of airlines would like. Heck, Airbus has such sway that when Qatar complained bitterly regarding their paint processes - and made it into a legal battle - Airbus simply cancelled all of their orders (which was a lot).

Boeing has been getting a lot of business for the 737MAX because that's what's readily available. It's still a garbage aircraft, but it's cheaper to buy than an A32x and it can be delivered more quickly. And you can make it really cheap per seat mile. So yes, the A32x series is clearly superior to the MAX - but, just as a fine steak is superior to a hamburger - there are a lot more hamburgers sold in the world than steaks.

I do respect ones opinion and if they think one plane is superior, it is what it is. Both are metal tubes that aren't the most comfortable places to be IMO. That said, I truly wonder how many really knew or noticed the A320 from 737 width difference. I guess I'm not as anti 737 as others.

You mean the 8115 A32Xneo orders vs the 4911 max orders currently on the books?

I’m also in the camp that the subtle cabin comfort differences in the two planes mean little to me, the extra 5” of cabin width in the A321 neo isn’t noticeable.

Good, may they receive some money from Airbus

Agreed. Doesn't QR use their narrowbodies for secondary European, India/subcontinent, Central Asia, and African destinations? More or less are all accessible for the 737Max. The geographic position of the Middle East is why these airlines work so well. An extra 1000nmi in range - really just covers more ocean from Doha, not a huge number of destinations.

Boeing has not yet been able to prove that their Max 10 could safely fly without having before to retrain all pilots on what to do when the nose start diving.
So obviously QR is desperately trying to send a message to Bus that they have a solution to replace their older A32x, when they actually don’t.
There is a good reason why this Max is much cheaper than competition. It is that no passenger wants to fly it.

Business as usual for Boeing....
The question is have they learned anything from this two crashes they have been through
Are they thinking about the safety or they want to go around the rules again and make a new plane as cheap as possible? I think so...
Boeing has not proved they are safe to go with....

Business as usual for Boeing they want to make a new plane as cheap as possible and they are trying to go around the rules from FAA - they have not proved yet they are a safe company to fly with they have just a dollar sign in front of them...
I will never go with a Boeing plane

Actually I am happier with the 737-10 even though the A321neo is an excellent plane but wear and tear on Airbus components is much more when you compare it to Boeing Delta and United have 25 year old 757s and 737s and they are still in good shape while an Airbus A350 with Qatar Airways I just flew on to Singapore was literally falling to pieces

Makes no sense when the plane is not yet certified to fly. Looks like it will a long waiting time before the Max time arrives.

If Qatar is buying these Boeing 737 max aircrafts, I'm ditching Qatar airways forever.