Boeing’s 767-400ER is a stretched development of the popular 767-300ER. The most significant change with the 767-300 is the 6,4 m fuselage stretch. Because of the increased fuselage length the -400 features all new, 46 […]
The 757-300, which is 7.1 meters longer than a 757-200, carries 20 percent more passengers and was launched in September, 1996, by German charter airline Condor Flugdienst. Three principal models were eventually produced – the […]
On November 14, 2005 Boeing Company officially launched the new Boeing 747-8 program, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter airplane. Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, has ordered 10 747-8 Freighters and […]
Boeing launched the 747-400 in October 1985 and the first development aircraft first flew on April 29 1988. US certification was awarded in January 1989. The 747-400 externally resembles the -300, but it is a […]
Boeing’s 747-300 model introduced the distinctive stretched upper deck which can seat up to 69 economy class passengers. Compared to the -200, the -300’s upper deck is stretched aft by 7.11 m. The Boeing 747-300 […]
The long range Boeing 747SP (Special Performance) is so far the only 747 model to feature a changed fuselage length compared with the 747-100.The fuselage is shortened by 14.35 m, while the vertical tail was […]
Progressive development of the 747 led to the 747-200B with higher weights, more powerful engines and longer range. The -200B first flew in October 1970 entering service with KLM. Developments include the 747-200F freighter, the […]
Boeing developed the 747 both as a passenger and as an air-freighter (cargo model). Pan American ordered 23 airliners of the new type 747 and two freight versions 747F in April 1966. A real “prototype” […]
Boeing launched the 747 Program in 1966 with an order from Pan American World Airlines. The 747 entered commercial service in 1970; the early 747 family included the -100, -SP, -200 and -300 models, commonly […]
The 737-900 is the largest and latest member of the 737 family, and was launched on September 10, 1997 with an order for 10 from Alaska Airlines. A 1,57 meter plug forward of the wing […]
Until its launch on September 5, 1994 the 737-800 was known as the 737-400X Stretch. Compared with the -400 the -800 is 3,02 meter longer, taking typical two class seating from 146 to 162, while […]
The 737-600 and -700 are the smaller members of Boeing’s successful Next Generation 737-600/700/800/900 family. The 737’s new wing has greater chord, span and wing area, while the tail surfaces are also larger. The 2,4 […]
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