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Boeing 737 Next Generation
Boeing 737-600/-700/-800/-900
Air Berlin 737-700 in Boeing Dreamliner livery
Role Narrow-body jet airliner
National origin United States
Manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes
First flight February 9, 1997
Introduction 1998 with Southwest Airlines
Status In production, in service
Primary users Southwest Airlines
Ryanair
United Airlines
American Airlines
Produced 1996–present
Number built 4,015 as of April 2012[1]
Developed from Boeing 737 Classic
Variants Boeing Business Jet
Boeing 737 AEW&C
Boeing C-40 Clipper
Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Developed into Boeing 737 MAX

The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737. It is the third generation derivative of the 737, and follows the 737 Classic (-300/-400/-500) series, which began production in the 1980s. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners. Produced since 1996 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the 737NG is sold in four sizes seating typically 110 to 210 passengers.

A total of 4,015 737NG aircraft have been delivered by April 2012, with more than 6,000 ordered.[2][3] Its primary competition is with the Airbus A320 family. Upgraded and re-engined models in development as the 737 MAX series will eventually supplant the 737NG.

Design and development

Background

Prompted by the development of the Airbus A320, which incorporated ground-breaking technologies such as fly-by-wire and side-stick controls, in 1991 Boeing initiated development of an updated series of aircraft.[4] After working with potential customers, the 737 Next Generation (NG) program was announced on November 17, 1993.[5] The 737NG encompasses the -600, -700, -800 and -900 variants, and is to date the most significant upgrade of the airframe. The performance of the 737NG is essentially that of a new airplane, but important commonality is retained from previous 737 generations. The wing was modified, increasing its area by 25% and span by 16 ft (4.88 m), which increased the total fuel capacity by 30%. New quieter and more fuel-efficient CFM56-7B engines were used.[6] These improvements combine to increase the 737's range by 900 nmi, permitting transcontinental service.[5] A flight test program was operated by 10 aircraft; 3 -600s, 4 -700s, and 3 -800s.[5]

Interior

Norwegian Air Shuttle 737-800 cabin with conventional interior

In terms of the passenger cabin, the interior on the 737 Next Generation improved on the previous style interior used on the Boeing 757-200 and the Boeing 737 Classic by incorporating select features of the 777-style interior, most noticeably larger, more rounded overhead bins and curved ceiling panels. The interior of the 737 Next Generation also became the standard interior on the Boeing 757-300, and subsequently became optional on the 757-200.

In 2010, the interior of the 737 Next Generation was updated to look similar to that of the Boeing 787. Known as the Boeing Sky Interior, it introduces new pivoting overhead bins (a first for a Boeing narrowbody aircraft), new sidewalls, new passenger service units, and LED mood lighting. The Sky Interior cannot be retrofitted onto existing aircraft, however, aftermarket components provider Heath Tecna has since introduced a package for existing 737 and 757 aircraft to simulate the look of the Sky Interior, featuring similar pivoting overhead bins.[7]

Production and testing

The first NG to roll out was a -700, on December 8, 1996. This aircraft, the 2,843rd 737 built, first flew on February 9, 1997 with pilots Mike Hewett and Ken Higgins. The prototype -800 rolled out on June 30, 1997 and first flew on July 31, 1997, piloted by Jim McRoberts and again by Hewett. The smallest of the new variants, the -600 series, is identical in size to the -500, launching in December 1997 with an initial flight occurring January 22, 1998; it was granted FAA certification on August 18, 1998.[5][8]

Further developments

Scandinavian Airlines 737-800 taking off

In 2004, Boeing offered a Short Field Performance package in response to the needs of Gol Transportes Aéreos, who frequently operate from restricted airports. The enhancements improve takeoff and landing performance. The optional package is available for the 737NG models and standard equipment for the 737-900ER.

In July 2008, Boeing offered Messier-Bugatti'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. A weight reduction of 700 pounds (320 kg) on a Boeing 737-800 results in 0.5% reduction in fuel burn.[9] Delta Air Lines received the first Next-Gen 737 model with this brake package, a 737-700, at the end of July 2008.[10]

On August 21, 2006, Sky News alleged that Boeing's Next Generation 737s built from 1994 to 2002 contained defective parts. The report stated that various parts of the airframe produced by Ducommun were found to be defective by Boeing employees but that Boeing refused to take action. Boeing said that the allegations were "without merit".[11] However, a one year investigation by Al Jazeera's People & Power series in 2010 questions the safety of some structural parts in 737s.[12]

Boeing is increasing 737 production from 31.5 to 35 per month in January 2012, to 38 per month in 2013, and 42 per month in 2014.[13][14]

Replacement and re-engining

Main articles: Boeing Yellowstone Project and Boeing 737 MAX

Since 2006, Boeing has discussed replacing the 737 with a "clean sheet" design (internally named "Boeing Y1") that could follow the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.[15] A decision on this replacement was postponed, and delayed into 2011.[16]

On July 20, 2011, Boeing announced plans for a new 737 version to be powered by the CFM International LEAP-X engine, with American Airlines intending to order 100 of these aircraft.[17] Internally, a minimum change version of the Leap-X is the probable final configuration for the proposed reengined 737, and is expected to give a 10-12% improvement in fuel burn. A service entry in 2016 or 2017 is expected, with the new models probably being designated 737-7/-8/-9, being based on the 737-700/-800/-900ER respectively.[18]

On August 30, 2011, Boeing confirmed the launch of the 737 new engine variant, called the 737 MAX,[19] with 496 order commitments from five airlines. Its new CFM International LEAP-1B engines are expected to provide a 16% lower fuel burn than the current Airbus A320.[20][21][22] The 737 MAX is to compete with the Airbus A320neo.

Variants

A Scandinavian Airlines System 737-600
A Astraeus Airlines 737-700

737-600

The 737-600 is the direct replacement of the 737-500 and competes with the Airbus A318. This is the only Boeing 737 still in production that does not include winglets as an option.[23] WestJet was to be the Boeing launch customer for the 737-600 winglets, but announced in their Q2 2006 results that they were not going to move ahead with those plans. The 737-600 was launched by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in 1995 with the first aircraft delivered on September 18, 1998. A total of 69 -600s have been delivered.[2]

737-700

The 737-700 was the first of Next Generation series when launch customer Southwest Airlines ordered the variant in November 1993. The variant was based on the 737-300 and entered service in 1998.[24] It replaced the 737-300 in Boeing's lineup, and its direct competitor is the A319. It typically seats 137 passengers in a two-class cabin or 149 in all-economy configuration. The primary user of the 737-700 series is Southwest Airlines. They operate more than 400 of these aircraft and have more on order.

The 737-700C is a convertible version where the seats can be removed from the plane to carry cargo. There is a large door on the left side of the aircraft. The United States Navy was the launch customer for the 737-700C under the military designation C-40 Clipper.[25]

737-700ER

Boeing launched the 737-700ER on January 31, 2006.[26] All Nippon Airways is the launch customer, with the first one of five 737-700ERs delivered on February 16, 2007. The 737-700ER is a mainline passenger version of the BBJ1 and 737-700IGW. It combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear of a 737-800. It offers a range of 5,510 nautical miles (10,200 km), with seating for 126 passengers in a traditional two-class configuration.[27] A competitor to this model would be the A319LR. The 737-700ER has the second longest range for a 737 after the BBJ2. The 737-700ER is inspired by the Boeing Business Jet and is designed for long-range commercial applications.

All Nippon Airways, Japan’s second biggest carrier, pioneered the model in Asia with a daily service between Tokyo and Mumbai. ANA’s service, believed to be the first all-business class route connecting to a developing country, was to start in September 2007 and use a Boeing 737-700ERs outfitted with 38 (38 Club ANA) and 48 (24 Club ANA/24 Economy) in four-across seats configuration and an extra fuel tank.[28] A total of 1,048 -700, 106 -700 BBJ, and 14 -700C aircraft have been delivered as of January 2011.[2]

737-800

South African Airways Boeing 737–800 ZS-SJM

The 737-800 is a stretched version of the 737-700, and replaces the 737-400. It also filled the gap left by the decision to discontinue the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and MD-90 following Boeing's merger with McDonnell Douglas. The -800 was launched by Hapag-Lloyd Flug (now TUIfly) in 1994 and entered service in 1998. The 737-800 seats 162 passengers in a two-class layout, or 189 in one class, and competes with the A320. For many airlines in the U.S., the 737-800 replaced aging Boeing 727-200 trijets.

An Air Berlin 737-800

The 737-800 is also among the models replacing the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and MD-90 series aircraft in airline service; it burns 850 US gallons (3,200 L) of jet fuel per hour, or about 80% of the fuel needed by an MD-80 on a comparable flight, even while carrying more passengers than the latter.[29] According to the Airline Monitor, an industry publication, a 737-800 burns 4.88 US gallons (18.5 L) of fuel per seat per hour.[30] Alaska Airlines replaced the MD-80 with the 737-800, saving $2,000 per flight, assuming jet fuel prices of $4 per gallon. The fuel cost of each such flight (2008 prices) on a 737-800 is about $8,500.00.

On 14 August 2008, American Airlines announced 26 orders for the 737-800 (20 are exercised options from previously signed contracts and six are new incremental orders) as well as accelerated deliveries.[31] A total of 2,135 -800, and 16 -800 BBJ aircraft have been delivered with 1,521 unfilled orders as of January 2011.[2] Ryanair, an Irish low-cost airline is one of the largest operators of the Boeing 737-800, with a fleet of 275 aircraft serving more than 1,000 routes across Europe and North Africa.

737-900

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 with Disneyland livery

Boeing later introduced the 737-900, the longest variant to date. Because the -900 retains the same exit configuration of the -800, seating capacity is limited to 177 seats in two classes, or 189 in a single-class layout. Alaska Airlines launched the 737-900 in 1997 and accepted delivery on May 15, 2001. The 737-900 also retains the MTOW and fuel capacity of the -800, trading range for payload. These shortcomings until recently prevented the 737-900 from effectively competing with the Airbus A321.

737-900ER

Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER first flight

The 737-900ER, which was called the 737-900X prior to launch, is the newest addition and the largest variant of the Boeing 737 line and was introduced to meet the range and passenger capacity of the discontinued 757-200 and to directly compete with the Airbus A321. The "ER" stands for "extended range," meaning that the -900ER model has more range than a -900.

An additional pair of exit doors and a flat rear pressure bulkhead increase seating capacity to 180 passengers in a 2-class configuration or 215 passengers in a single-class layout. Additional fuel capacity and standard winglets improve range to that of other 737NG variants.

The first 737-900ER was rolled out of the Renton, Washington factory on August 8, 2006 for its launch customer, Lion Air. Lion Air received this aircraft on April 27, 2007 in a special dual paint scheme combining the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage. Lion Air has orders for 166 737-900ERs as of August 2011.[2]

On August 22, 2011, it was reported that Delta Air Lines had placed an order for 100 737-900ERs, the largest single order for the type.[32]

A total of 52 -900s, 82 -900ERs, and 6 -900 BBJs have been delivered with 183 unfilled orders as of January 2011.[2]

Military models

Boeing Business Jet

Main article: Boeing Business Jet

Plans for a business jet version of the 737 are not new. In the late 1980s, Boeing marketed the Boeing 77-33 jet, a business jet version of the 737-300.[34] The name was short-lived. After the introduction of the next generation series, Boeing introduced the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) series. 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 737 models. The first BBJ rolled out on August 11, 1998 and flew for the first time on September 4.[35]

On October 11, 1999 Boeing launched the BBJ2. Based on the 737-800, it is 5.84 m (19 ft 2 in) longer than the BBJ1, with 25% more cabin space and twice the baggage space, but has slightly reduced range. It is also fitted with auxiliary belly fuel tanks and winglets. The first BBJ2 was delivered on February 28, 2001.[35]

Operators

Main article: List of Boeing 737 operators

As of July 2010, 3,119 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft were in commercial service. This includes 62 -600s, 1,019 -700s, 1,915 -800s and 123 -900s.[36]

Orders and deliveries

Boeing 737 Next Generation Orders and deliveries
Model Series Orders Deliveries
Commercial Jets Total Unfilled Total 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
737-600 69 69 10 3 3 6 5 4 6 24 8
737-700 1,381 297 1,084 43 23 51 61 101 103 93 109 80 71 85 75 96 85 3
737-700C 15 15 1 2 1 1 2 2 3 3
737-700W 14 14 2 2 5 2 1 1 1
737-800 4,059 1,449 2,610 24 283 323 283 190 214 172 104 78 69 126 168 185 133 65
737-800A 29 14 15 12 1 3 2
737-900 52 52 6 6 11 8 21
737-900ER 499 371 128 3 24 15 28 30 9
Total 6,118 2,131 3,987 365 366 367 284 324 291 208 199 167 213 281 269 253 158 3
Business Jet
737-700BBJ 114 6 108 7 4 4 4 6 9 3 3 3 8 13 11 25 8
737-800BBJ 21 3 18 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 5
737-900BBJ 7 1 6 4 1 1
Total 142 10 132 7 10 5 6 6 11 4 3 6 10 18 11 25 8
Grand Total 6,260 2,141 4,119 28 372 376 372 290 330 302 212 202 173 223 299 280 278 166 3

Data through July 2012. Updated on 8 August 2012.[2]

Accidents and incidents

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248

According to the Aviation Safety Network, the Boeing 737 Next Generation series has been involved in 8 hull-loss accidents and 7 hijackings, for a total of 527 fatalities.[37][38][39][40]

Notable accidents and incidents
  • December 8, 2005 (2005-12-08): Southwest Airlines Flight 1248, a 737-700, skidded off a runway upon landing at Chicago Midway International Airport in heavy snow conditions. A six-year-old boy died in a car struck by the airliner after it skidded into a street. Passengers on board the aircraft and on the ground reported several minor injuries. The aircraft involved, N471WN, became N286WN after repairs.
  • September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29): Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907, a 737-800 Brazilian airliner with 154 people on board crashed following a midair collision with an Embraer Legacy 600. All on board the 737-800 were killed. The Legacy landed safely at a Brazilian Air Force Base.[41]
  • May 5, 2007 (2007-05-05): Kenya Airways Flight 507, a 737-800 carrying 105 passengers and nine crew lost contact and crashed into a swamp on a flight to Nairobi, Kenya from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, after making a scheduled stop at Douala, Cameroon. There were no survivors.
  • August 20, 2007 (2007-08-20): China Airlines Flight 120, a Boeing 737-800 inbound from Taipei, caught fire shortly after landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. There were no fatalities. Following this incident, the FAA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) on August 25 ordering inspection of all Boeing 737NG series aircraft for loose components in the wing leading edge slats within 24 days. On 28 August, after initial reports from these inspections, the FAA issued a further EAD requiring a detailed or borescope inspection within 10 days, and an explicit tightening of a nut-and-bolt assembly within 24 days.[42]
China Airlines Flight 120
  • November 10, 2008 (2008-11-10): Ryanair Flight 4102, a Boeing 737-800 from Frankfurt-Hahn suffered substantial damage in an emergency landing at Ciampino Airport, Rome. The cause of the accident was stated to be birdstrikes affecting both engines. The port undercarriage of the 737 collapsed.[43] The aircraft involved was Boeing 737-8AS EI-DYG (c/n33639, msn 2557). Of the six crew and 166 passengers on board,[44] two crew and eight passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.[45] As well as damage to the engines and undercarriage, the rear fuselage was also damaged by contact with the runway.[46]
  • February 25, 2009 (2009-02-25): Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, a Boeing 737-800 coming from Istanbul, crashed during landing into a field near the Polderbaan at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam. The fuselage broke into three pieces after the crash and the engine pylons separated. Of the 135 passengers and crew, there were nine fatalities: five passengers and four crew members (including both pilots and a pilot-in-training), and 84 people suffered injuries. Preliminary[clarification needed] crash investigations focused on a malfunctioning left radio altimeter, which may have resulted in false altitude information causing the autothrottle to reduce power.[47]
  • December 22, 2009 (2009-12-22): American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 (registration N977AN) overran the runway at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston Jamaica. The aircraft, registration N977AN, overran the runway during a landing hampered by poor weather. The plane continued on the ground outside the airport perimeter and broke apart causing injuries. All 154 persons on board survived.
  • January 25, 2010 (2010-01-25): Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409, a 737-800, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. The flight had 90 passengers and 8 crew, 50 passengers of which were Lebanese, and was bound for the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. There were no survivors.[48][49]
  • May 22, 2010 (2010-05-22): Air India Express Flight 812, a 737-800, overran the runway on landing at Mangalore International Airport, killing 158 passengers including six crew on board. There were eight survivors. The airliner overran beyond the middle of the runway hitting the antenna and crashed through the fence at the end of the runway going into the valley 200 feet below. Although the 8,000 ft runway is sufficient for landing there was no bare land at the end of the runway on the table top airport to account for mistakes.[50][51][52]
  • August 16, 2010 (2010-08-16): AIRES Flight 8250, a 737-700, crashed and split into three pieces on the Colombian island of San Andres. There was no fire and two fatalities reported.[53]
  • January 5, 2011 (2011-01-05): an attempt was made to hijack Turkish Airlines Flight 1754 from Gardermoen Airport, Oslo to Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul. The hijacker was overpowered by other passengers on the flight and was arrested when the aircraft landed.[54] The flight was being operated by Boeing 737-800 TC-JGZ.[55]
  • July 30, 2011 (2011-07-30): Caribbean Airlines Flight 523, a 737-800, overran the runway in rainy weather and crashed through the perimeter fence while landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana. The aircraft broke into two at around the first class area. There were no fatalities, but several passengers were injured with at least two passengers suffering broken legs.[56][57][58] Caribbean Airlines confirmed 157 passengers and 6 crew members were on board.[59]

Specifications

Boeing 737 Next Generation Specifications
737-600 737-700  /
737-700ER 		737-800 737-900ER
Cockpit crew Two
Seating capacity[60] 130 (1-class, dense)
123 (1-class, typical)
108 (2-class, typical)		 148 (1-class, dense)
140 (1-class, typical)
128 (2-class, typical)		 189 (1-class, dense)
175 (1-class, typical)
160 (2-class, typical)		 215 (1-class, high density)
204 (1-class, dense)
174 (2-class, typical)
Seat pitch 30 in (76 cm) (1-class, dense)
32 in (81 cm) (1-class, typical)
36 in (91 cm) & 32 in (81 cm) (2-class, typical)		 28 in (71 cm) (1-class, high density)
30 in (76 cm) (1-class, dense)
36 in (91 cm) & 32 in (81 cm) (2-class, typical)
Seat width 17.2 in (1-class, 6 abreast seating)
Overall length 102 ft 6 in  (31.2 m) 110 ft 4 in  (33.6 m) 129 ft 6 in  (39.5 m) 138 ft 2 in  (42.1 m)
Wingspan 117 ft 5 in  (35.7 m)
Overall height 41 ft 3 in  (12.6 m) 41 ft 2 in  (12.5 m)
Wing sweepback 25.02° (437 mrad)
Wing aspect ratio 9.45
Fuselage width 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m)
Fuselage Height 13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
Maximum cabin width 11 ft 7 in (3.54 m)
Cabin height 7 ft 3 in (2.20 m)
Operating empty weight 80,031 lb  (36,378 kg) 84,100 lb  (38,147 kg) 91,108 lb  (41,413 kg) 98,495 lb  (44,676 kg)
Maximum take-off weight 145,500 lb  (66,000 kg) Basic: 154,500 lb  (70,080 kg)
ER: 171,000 lb  (77,565 kg)		 174,200 lb  (79,010 kg) 187,700 lb  (85,130 kg)
Maximum landing weight 121,500 lb  (55,112 kg) 128,928 lb  (58,604 kg) 146,300 lb  (66,361 kg)
Cargo capacity 756 ft³  (21.4 m³) 966 ft³  (27.3 m³) 1,591 ft³  (45.1 m³) 1,852 ft³  (52.5 m³)
Takeoff run at MTOW (sea level, ISA) 5,741 ft (1,750 m) Basic: 5,249 ft (1,600 m)
ER: 6,890 ft (2,100 m)		 7,874 ft (2,400 m) 9,843 ft (3,000 m)
Service ceiling 41,000 ft  (12,500 m)
Cruising speed Mach 0.785 (514 mph, 828 km/h) 0.78 (511 mph, 823 km/h)
Maximum speed Mach 0.82 (544 mph, 876 km/h, 473 kt)
Range fully loaded Basic: 3,050 NM (5,648 km)
WL: 3,225 NM (5,970 km)		 Basic: 3,365 NM (6,230 km)
WL: 3,440 NM (6,370 km)
ER: 5,775 NM (10,695 km) in 1 class
layout with 9 aux. tanks		 Basic: 3,060 NM (5,665 km)
WL: 3,115 NM (5,765 km)		 Basic: 2,700 NM (4,996 km) in 1 class layout
Basic: 3,200 NM (5,925 km) in 2 class layout
with 2 aux. tanks
WL: 3,265 NM (6,045 km) in 2 class layout
with 2 aux. tanks
Max. fuel capacity Non-ER: 6,875 US gal  (26,020 L)
ER[61]: 10,707 US gal (40,530 L)		 7,837 US gal  (29,660 L)
Engine (× 2) CFM 56-7B20 CFM 56-7B26 CFM 56-7B27 CFM 56-7B27
Max. thrust (× 2) 22,700 lbf (101.0 kN) 26,300 lbf (117.0 kN) 27,300 lbf (121.4 kN)
Cruising thrust (× 2) 5,210 lbf (23.18 kN) 5,480 lbf (24.38 kN)
Fan tip diameter 61 in (1.55 m)
Engine length 98.7 in (2.51 m)
Engine ground clearance 18 in (46 cm) 19 in (48 cm)

Sources: Boeing 737 Specifications,[62] 737 Airport Planning Report[60]

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

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