The ugliest projection for 2014 ? Tighter seating . 2014 January 1 : Boeing 's decision on where to build its new aircraft . Airbus will begin phasing out 737 - 800 . Ready for service in late 2014 , Bombardier 's CSeries will likely be selected .
The ugliest projection for 2014 ? Tighter seating . Burning January issue : Boeing 's decision on where to build its new 777X . Airbus may begin phasing out A350-800 . Planned for service in September 2014 , Bombardier 's CSeries will likely be delayed .