Boeing 737 Next Generation
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The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as 737NG, or 737 Next Gen, is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Launched in 1993 as the third generation derivative of the Boeing 737, it has been produced since 1997.[4]
Boeing 737 Next Generation 737-600/-700/-800/-900 | |
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The 737-800 is the best-selling 737NG variant. Ryanair (as seen in this picture) is one of its largest operators. | |
Role | Narrow-body airliner |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
First flight | February 9, 1997 |
Introduction | December 17, 1997, with Southwest Airlines[1] |
Status | In military production, In service |
Primary users | Southwest Airlines Ryanair United Airlines American Airlines |
Produced | 1996–2019 (civilian variants)[2] 1996–present (military variants) |
Number built | 7,109 as of February 2024[update][3] |
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 737NG is an upgrade of the 737 Classic (−300/–400/–500) series. Compared to the 737 Classic, it has a redesigned wing with a larger area, a wider wingspan, greater fuel capacity, and higher maximum takeoff weights (MTOW) and longer range. It has CFM International CFM56-7 series engines, a glass cockpit, and upgraded and redesigned interior configurations. The series includes four variants, the −600/–700/–800/–900, seating between 108 and 215 passengers. The 737NG's primary competition is the Airbus A320 family.
As of February 2024[update], a total of 7,124 737NG aircraft had been ordered, of which 7,109 had been delivered, with remaining orders for two -800, and 13 -800A variants. The most-ordered variant was the 737-800, with 4,991 commercial, 191 military, and 23 corporate, or a total of 5,205 aircraft. Boeing stopped assembling commercial 737NGs in 2019 and made the final deliveries in January 2020.[2] The 737NG is superseded by the fourth generation 737 MAX, introduced in 2017.