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Boeing Commercial Airplanes continues to lead in commercial aviation by offering services and airplanes with superior design, efficiency, and value, ensuring a superior flying experience.
Currently, there are over 10,000 Boeing commercial airplanes in operation worldwide. These aircraft fly farther on less fuel with each successive airframe launch, continuously reducing noise and emissions. The Boeing Company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and employs over 140,000 people globally.
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Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is the world's most popular aircraft model, still being manufactured today. Production of 737s began in the 1960s, with its first flight in 1967 and its first commercial flight in 1968. It remains the world's best-selling aircraft ever.
The newest 737 MAX family offers substantial improvements in flexibility, efficiency, and reliability in the single-aisle, twin-engine market. Every airplane in this family features the new Boeing Sky Interior, modern sculpted sidewalls, and window reveals. High-end LED lighting enhances the spacious feel inside the aircraft.
On average, 1,250 Boeing 737s are airborne at any given moment. One lands or takes off roughly every 3 seconds, and Boeing has received over 15,000 orders since its inception, with over 10,000 of those being delivered. It has a capacity of up to 215 passengers.
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The airlines that primarily use the Boeing 737 include Southwest Airlines, Ryanair, United Airlines, and American Airlines, among over a hundred air carriers worldwide.
The 737 MAX 10 incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Boeing Sky Interior, Advanced Technology winglets, large flight deck displays, and many other improvements.
Watch 737 landing At FLL airport:
Boeing 747
Also known as the Jumbo Jet and the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. It is a wide-bodied commercial airliner and cargo transport aircraft, and until recently, it held the record for the largest passenger capacity for almost four decades.
It is over twice the size of the Boeing 707 and features a double-deck configuration for much of its length. The 747-400 is one of the fastest airliners currently in service, cruising at a high-subsonic speed of Mach 0.85 - 0.855.
The Boeing 747-8 features First Class and Business Class sections that enable airlines to offer a premium flying experience. With more than 400 seats, this aircraft creates unmatched potential for high-volume routes.
The airlines that primarily use the Boeing 747 include Lufthansa, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and China Airlines. Numerous cargo carriers also fly different versions of the 747 globally.
Customers of the Boeing 747 include Cargolux, Air China, AirBridgeCargo, Atlas Air, Lufthansa, UPS, Qatar Airways, Nippon Cargo Airlines, and more.
As of 2023, many air carriers have grounded or reduced the usage of older 747s in favor of more efficient twin-engine aircraft like the 787.
Watch: Last ever Delta Boeing 747 landing at Detroit Metro Airport
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Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a mid-sized, narrow-bodied twin-engine jet airliner featuring a two-crew glass cockpit. It is the largest single-aisle passenger aircraft in the world, with a capacity of up to 289 passengers and a range of 3,150 to 3,900 nautical miles, depending on the variant.
It shares design features with the Boeing 767, allowing pilots to have the same type rating to operate both aircraft. The 757-200 is the most common variant still in operation worldwide.
The airlines that primarily use the Boeing 757 include Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, although more airlines are phasing out this aircraft.
The largest operators of the 757 include Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express, and United Airlines. As of 2018, Delta Airlines had a 757 fleet of 127 aircraft.
By 2023, the number of Boeing 757 aircraft in commercial service has decreased significantly, with many operators switching to newer models like the 787 and the Airbus A350.
Check out B757 Landing into SLC Airport:
Boeing 767
The Boeing 767 is a mid-sized, wide-bodied twin-engine jet airliner featuring a two-crew glass cockpit. It has a capacity of up to 375 passengers and a range of 3,850 to 6,385 nautical miles, depending on the variant.
Although smaller than the Boeing 747, it features a twin-aisle cabin and provides twin-aisle seating. It shares design features with the Boeing 757, allowing pilots to have the same type rating to operate both aircraft.
The airlines that primarily use the Boeing 767 include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, LATAM, and United Airlines. Most of the 767 family is or will be retired, replaced by more modern, fuel-efficient aircraft such as the 777 and 787.
FedEx is the largest operator of 767-300 Freighters, with over 80 mid-sized freighters delivered to the cargo giant. Cargo operators keep the global 767 Freighter fleet busy.
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Boeing 777
Entering service in 1995 and also known as the Triple Seven, the Boeing 777 is the largest long-range, wide-bodied, twin-jet airliner in the world. It can seat over 300 passengers and, depending on the model, has a range of 5,235 to 9,380 nautical miles. It bridges the gap between the size, range, and capacity of the Boeing 767 and the Boeing 747.
It is a fly-by-wire airliner, meaning the controls are computer-mediated. It shares design features with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is considered a more fuel-efficient alternative compared to other wide-bodied jets.
The award-winning Boeing 777 offers a signature flying experience by combining superior range, passenger-preferred comfort, and incredible fuel efficiency. The 777-300ER allows for more success due to its recent upgrades that boost revenue and decrease costs.
The airlines that primarily use the Boeing 777 include Emirates, United Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Air China. Over 1,500 of the 777 variants have been built and delivered.
Boeing 777X
The new Boeing 777X is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet with outstanding performance. Boasting new breakthroughs in aerodynamics, the 777X delivers 10 percent lower fuel use and emissions. It also offers 10 percent lower operating costs compared to many of its competitors.
Known as the true Boeing family, the 777X offers low-risk, profitable growth and seamless integration with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner families.
Besides outstanding performance, the aircraft has a spacious, new custom architecture, wide cabin, and innovations from the 787 Dreamliner.
Top customers of the Boeing 777X family of aircraft include All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines.
See B777 approach & landing at SJC airport:
Boeing 787
Launched in late 2011, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-bodied, long-range twin-jet engine airliner. It can seat up to 290 passengers, depending on the variant.
Designed as an answer to the rising cost of fuel, it is currently the most fuel-efficient airliner manufactured by Boeing and consumes 20% less fuel than the similarly-sized Boeing 767.
Backed by industry-leading technology, the Boeing 787 creates remarkable opportunities for the global airline industry. Its unmatched fuel efficiency and flexibility of range allow carriers to open new routes while optimizing fleet and network performance.
It shares design features with the Boeing 777, allowing pilots to have the same type rating to operate both aircraft. By early 2023, several airlines had placed over 1,500 orders for Dreamliners. These airlines include American, British Airways, All Nippon, Delta, Qantas, and United Airlines.
Follow a 787 Dreamliner into ATL Airport:
Boeing Freighters
With growing demand for integrated freight solutions, Boeing production and converted freighters are ready to deliver unmatched capability and performance.
From the high-volume 747-8F and long-range 777 Freighter, the Boeing Freighter Family offers incredible options for various needs in terms of capacity and capability.
The Boeing family of commercial freighters includes 747-8F, 777F, 767-300F, 767-300BCF, 737-700C, 737-300SF, and many more.
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