Net present value for short term, 7E7 project is negative. However the long term outlook for aircraft
demand seemed positive. Such as stated in page 234, Boeing’s Market Outlook said the following:
Over the long-term, cycles smooth out, and GDP, international trade, lower fares, and networkservice improvements become paramount. During the next 20 years, economies will grow annually by3.2% and air travel will continue its historic relationship with GDP growing at an average annualrate of 5.1%.