[40], The 737NG encompasses the -600, -700, -800, and -900 with improved performance and commonality retained from previous 737 models. [75], According to the Aviation Safety Network, the Boeing 737 Next Generation series has been involved in 22 hull-loss accidents and 13 hijackings, for a total of 767 fatalities. On Day 4 the fuselage is crane-lifted and rotated 90 degrees, wings are mated to the airplane in a six-hour process, along with landing gear, and the airplane is again rotated 90°. [30][31][32], In 2016, the monthly production rate was targeted to reach 57 units per month in 2019, even to the factory limit of 63 units later. The 737NG includes redesigned vertical stabilizers, and winglets are available on most models. With more than 5,000 orders, the 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing’s history. [42], The Speed Trim System, introduced on the 737 Classic, has been updated for the 737NG to include a stall identification function. Alaska Airlines launched the 737-900 in 1997 and accepted the delivery on May 15, 2001. Inspired by the Boeing Business Jet, it features the fuselage of the 737-700 and the wings and landing gear of the 737-800. The 737-900 also retains the MTOW and fuel capacity of the −800, trading range for payload. United 737 New Livery Pack (N37267, N17730, N53441) Created by iniBuilds The Boeing 737-800 is a stretched version of the 737-700. This also significantly decreases cargo payload capacity from 966 to 165 cu ft (27.4 to 4.7 m3), trading payload for increased range. It features a redesigned wing with a larger area, a wider wingspan, greater fuel capacity and higher maximum takeoff weights (MTOW). Ceased operations in October 2018. Boeing later introduced the 737-900, the longest variant to date. New quieter and more fuel-efficient CFM56-7B engines are used. Together we will innovate and operate to make the world a better place for future generations. [52][unreliable source? Past operator; merged with CP Air in 1986, 5 combi, ice/gravel runway and 5 passenger only, Three listed under Les Investissements Nolinor with TC, Merged with Shanxi Airlines and Chang An Airlines to form Grand China Air in 2007, Merged with China Eastern Airlines in 2003, Re-branded as Beijing Capital Airlines in 2010, Acquired by China Southern Airlines in 2000, Past operator. Cracks were discovered near fasteners outside the original area in four airplanes. ], In the late 1980s, Boeing marketed the Boeing 77-33 jet, a business jet version of the 737-300. All Rights Reserved. The 737-800 seats 162 passengers in a two-class layout or 189 passengers in a one-class layout. [57] The Airline Monitor, an industry publication, quotes a 737-800 fuel burn of 4.88 US gal (18.5 L) per seat per hour, compared to 5.13 US gal (19.4 L) for the A320. By 2025, a 17-year-old 737-800W will be worth $9.5 million and leased for $140,000 per month. Overall, it is claimed to have a 2% improvement on fuel burn on longer stages.[12]. [17] The cracks were found in an airliner with more than 33,500 flights, when it was stripped down for conversion to freighter. This aircraft, the 2,843rd 737 built, first flew on February 9, 1997, with pilots Mike Hewett and Ken Higgins. The wing, engine, and fuel capacity improvements combined increase the 737's range by 900 nmi (1,700 km) to over 3,000 nmi (5,600 km),[41] permitting transcontinental service. Merged into Air New Zealand, 1 April 1978. The airline received this aircraft on April 27, 2007, in a special dual paint scheme combining Lion Air's logo on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing's livery colors on the fuselage. Bringing new ideas to life through technology advancements, disruptive market strategies, and venture partnerships. [71] The name was short-lived. ], As of May 2019, Boeing had delivered 4,979 737-800s, 116 737-800As, and 21 737-800 BBJ2s and has 12 737-800 unfilled orders. By 2025, a seventeen-year-old -900ER will reach $8.5 million with a $120,000 lease, $1 million and $20,000 less per month than a -800W of the same age, and could be parted out or converted to a freighter. All-737 fleet. When regular Boeing customer United Airlines bought the more technologically advanced Airbus A320 with fly-by-wire controls, this prompted Boeing to update the slower, shorter-range 737 Classic variants into the more efficient, longer New Generation variants. [61][unreliable source? [3] Boeing stopped assembling commercial 737NGs in 2019 and made the final deliveries in January 2020. [6] In 1991, Boeing initiated development of an updated series of aircraft. Wherever. To cease operations in 2020. Following Boeing's merger with McDonnell Douglas, the 737-800 also filled the gap left by Boeing's decision to discontinue the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and MD-90 aircraft. [50] Because the −900 retains the same exit configuration of the −800, seating capacity is limited to 189 in a high-density 1-class layout, although the 2-class number is lower at approximately 177. It replaced the 737-400. [1] It replaced the 737-300, typically seating 126 passengers in two classes to 149 in all-economy configuration, similar to the Airbus A319. First and only airline that operated 737 Original, Classic and Next-Generation at the same time. The enhancements improve takeoff and landing performance. In 2004, Boeing offered a Short Field Performance package in response to the needs of Gol Transportes Aéreos, which frequently operates from restricted airports. [15] A 2010 documentary by Al Jazeera alleged that in three crashes involving 737NGs – Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, American Airlines Flight 331, and AIRES Flight 8250 – the fuselage broke up following impact with the ground because of the defective structural components that were the subject of the 2005 lawsuit. Past operator, ceased operations beginning 2012, Renamed Air Sahara in 2000 and JetLite in 2006. [21] Of the 810 examined aircraft over 30,000 cycles, 38 had structural cracks (4.7%), leaving 1,911 737NGs over 22,600 cycles to be inspected within their next 1,000 cycles, most of the US in-service fleet of 1,930. [5] Launch customer Hapag-Lloyd Flug (now TUIfly) received the first one in April 1998.[56]. As early 737NG aircraft become available on the market they are actively marketed to be converted to cargo planes via the Boeing Converted Freighter design as the operational economics are attractive due to the low operating costs and availability of certified pilots on a robust airframe. [3] Its operators are primarily US carriers and Lion Air. We will continue to provide this level of performance and quality as we transition to the 737 MAX. The -200 was a gravel equipped and combi. [8][9] The flight deck was upgraded with modern avionics, and passenger cabin improvements similar to those on the Boeing 777, including more curved surfaces and larger overhead bins than previous-generation 737s. Production of the P-8 Poseidon variant continues. 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Aircraft with more than 30,000 flights (15 years at 2,000 flights per year) should be inspected within one week, while those with over 22,600 flights (11 years) should be inspected within one year. In July 2008, Boeing offered Messier-Bugatti-Dowty's new carbon brakes for the Next-Gen 737s, which are intended to replace steel brakes and will reduce the weight of the brake package by 550–700 pounds (250–320 kg) depending on whether standard or high-capacity steel brakes were fitted. Learn more about 737 MAX. [74], As of July 2018, 6,343 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft were in commercial service. [10] Delta Air Lines received the first Next-Gen 737 model with this brake package, a 737-700, at the end of July 2008. In 2005, three ex-Boeing employees filed a lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. government, claiming that dozens of 737NG contained defective structural elements supplied by airframe manufacturer Ducommun, allegations denied by Boeing. The Boeing Archives Presents Video Series. The most common variant was the 737-800 with 4,991 commercial, 175 military and 23 corporate jets ordered of which 4,989, 136 and respectively 21 delivered. Adopted Jat Airways 737s, Split into Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines in 1972, Fleet to be transferred to Singapore Airlines, Past operator (some flights were operated by China Airlines' 737-800), One of them was the 100th delivery of Boeing's Next-Generation 737-900ER, Past operator (Ceased operations in 2011). [13][14] The federal judge presiding the case sided with Boeing, and a subsequent court of appeal also ruled in favor of the company. Winglets were not an option. [35] A decision on this replacement was postponed, and delayed into 2011.[36]. Many countries operate the 737 passenger, BBJ and cargo variants in government or military applications. With more than 5,000 orders, the 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing’s history. [18] The FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) was issued on October 3, 2019. Launched in 1993 as the third generation derivative of the Boeing 737, it has been produced since 1997[5] and is an upgrade of the 737 Classic (−300/-400/-500) series. ], An analysis by Boeing on commercial jet airplane accidents in the period 1959–2017 showed that the Next Generation series had a hull loss rate of 0.17 per million departures compared to 0.71 for the classic series and 1.75 for the original series. Using Sriwijaya Air colours but with small title "Operated by NAM Air". The last aircraft assembled was delivered to KLM in December 2019; the last two deliveries were to China Eastern Airlines on January 5, 2020. The Seattle Delivery Center has delivered more than 12,000 commercial airplanes from Boeing Field since the first Boeing 707 was delivered in 1958. 737-300 operated by Express Freighters Australia Span: 112 ft 7 in / 34.32 m, with winglets: 117 ft 5in / 35.79m; Width: 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m); Cabin width: 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m); Cabin height: 86.6 in (2.20 m), 41,000 feet (12,497 m) Ceiling, Mach 0.82 (470 kn; 871 km/h) MMo, Fan tip diameter: 61 in (155 cm), length: 103.50 in (263 cm), *Overlapping production times like between the 747-400 and the 747-8 have been decided in favor of newer models, This page was last edited on 10 November 2020, at 19:05. The BBJ1 was similar in dimensions to the 737-700 but had additional features, including stronger wings and landing gear from the 737-800, and has increased range (through the use of extra fuel tanks) over the other various 737 models. Past operator (1st 737–200 in Brasil) (PP-SMA), Past operator (ceased operation, 5 March 2007), Past operator (Ceased operations in 2008), Current operator. The 737-900ER (ER for extended range), which was called the 737-900X before launch, is the newest addition and the largest variant of the Boeing 737 NG line and was introduced to meet the range and passenger capacity of the discontinued 757-200 and to directly compete with the Airbus A321. 737-100 operated for Saudi Arabian Royal Flight. [11], The CFM56-7B Evolution nacelle began testing in August 2009 to be used on the new 737 PIP (Performance Improvement Package) due to enter service mid-2011. [58] In 2011, United Airlines— flying a Boeing 737-800 from Houston to Chicago—operated the first U.S. commercial flight powered by a blend of algae-derived biofuel and traditional jet fuel to reduce its carbon footprint. Boeing launched the 737-700ER (Extended Range) on January 31, 2006, with All Nippon Airways as the launch customer. GROUP LIMITED by TC. 737-300's retired in 2015, Aircraft transferred to Qantas fleet in 2018. Past operator, 737s transferred to Alliance Air, All 737-300 and 737-500 are replaced by 737-800, Former operator of the -200 and -400 series, 4 737-500 and 1 737-300 are wet-leased from, 1 B737-300 and 4 B737-500W was leased by their sister company NAM AIR, Transferring from El Al fleet in March 2014, Merged with Meridiana in 2013 and founded the new Air Italy in 2018. Boeing started the program with orders for 55 conversions, with the first converted aircraft due for late 2017 delivery. 737-200 Adv, 737-900 ER(Leased from Sky Airlines, TC-SKN & TC-SKP). [72], On October 11, 1999, Boeing launched the BBJ2. ], Of the 500 first inspected aircraft, 5% (25) had cracks and were grounded; Boeing expects to repair the first aircraft in three weeks, serving as the template for the resulting Service bulletin. Operating the Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 for Transavia based in Amsterdam. [37] The first 737 MAX performed its first flight in January 2016. First all-new aircraft delivery for Indonesian airline, Site Terms | Privacy and Cookie Statement | Ad Choices As of May 2019, 52 -900s, 504 -900ERs, and seven -900 BBJ3s have been delivered with 1 unfilled order. It is equipped with CFM International CFM56-7 series engines, a glass cockpit, and features upgraded and redesigned interior configurations. [77], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, (2019 US$ million) -700: $89.1; -800: $106.1; -900ER: $112.6. 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