Boeing 737 Next Generation

Boeing 737 Next Generation
737-600/-700/-800/-900
Ryanair Boeing 737-800
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 service
Primary users Southwest Airlines
Ryanair
United Airlines
American Airlines
Produced 1996–present
Number built 5,000 as of July 16, 2014[1]
Unit cost
737-700: US$78.3 million[2]
737-800: US$93.3 million[2]
737-900ER: US$99.0 million[2]
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,[3] is the name given to the −600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 airliner. 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 series includes four variants and can seat between 110 to 210 passengers.

A total of 5,131 737NG aircraft have been delivered by the end of October 2014, with more than 6,800 ordered.[4] The -700, -800, and -900ER have unfilled orders and are being produced, but orders for -600 and -900 have been filled.[1] The 737NG's 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, in 1991 Boeing initiated development of an updated series of aircraft.[5] After working with potential customers, the 737 Next Generation (NG) program was announced on November 17, 1993.[6] 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.[7] These improvements combine to increase the 737's range by 900 nmi, permitting transcontinental service.[6] A flight test program was operated by 10 aircraft: 3 -600s, 4 -700s, and 3 -800s.[6]

Interior

Delta Air Lines 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, similar aftermarket packages to simulate the look of the Sky Interior, including similar pivoting overhead bins for existing 737 and 757 aircraft are available from components provider Heath Tecna.[8] Boeing's Space Bins carry 50% more than the pivoting bins, allowing a 737 to hold 174 carry-on bags.[9]

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.[6][10]

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-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. A weight reduction of 700 pounds (320 kg) on a Boeing 737-800 results in 0.5% reduction in fuel burn.[11] Delta Air Lines received the first Next-Gen 737 model with this brake package, a 737-700, at the end of July 2008.[12]

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".[13] However, a one-year investigation by Al Jazeera's People & Power series in 2010 questions the safety of some structural parts in 737s.[14]

Boeing increased 737 production from 31.5 to 35 per month in January 2012, to 38 per month in 2013, to 42 per month in 2014, and is planned to reach rates of 47 per month in 2017 and 52 per month in 2018.[15][16][17]

Replacement and re-engining

S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 cockpit

Since 2006, Boeing has discussed replacing the 737 with a "clean sheet" design (internally named "Boeing Y1") that could follow the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.[18] A decision on this replacement was postponed, and delayed into 2011.[19]

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.[20] Internally, a minimum change version of the Leap-X is the probable final configuration for the proposed re-engined 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.[21]

On August 30, 2011, Boeing confirmed the launch of the 737 new engine variant, called the 737 MAX,[22] 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.[23][24][25] The 737 MAX is to compete with the Airbus A320neo.

Variants

A Scandinavian Airlines System 737-600

737-600

The 737-600 is the direct replacement of the 737-500 and competes with the Airbus A318. The Boeing 737-600 did not include winglets as an option.[26] 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 produced and the final aircraft was delivered to WestJet on September 14, 2006.[1]

Since 2012, Boeing has removed the 737-600 from their list of aircraft prices.[2]

737-700

A Southwest Airlines 737-700

The 737-700 was the first of the 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.[27] It replaced the 737-300 in Boeing's lineup, and its direct competitor is the Airbus 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 close to 450 of these aircraft and have more on order.

The 737-700C is a convertible version where the seats can be removed to carry cargo instead. 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.[28]

737-700ER

ANA Boeing 737-700ER Business Jet shortly after take off

Boeing launched the 737-700ER (ER for extended range) on January 31, 2006.[29] 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.[30] 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 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.[31] A total of 1,048 -700, 106 -700 BBJ, and 14 -700C aircraft have been delivered as of January 2011.[1]

737-800

An American Airlines 737-800 taking off from Los Angeles International Airport

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.

The 737-800 is also among the models replacing the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft in airline service; it burns 850 US gallons (3,200 L) of jet fuel per hour, or about 80 percent of the fuel needed by an MD-80 on a comparable flight, even while carrying more passengers than the latter.[32] 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.[33] Alaska Airlines replaced the MD-80 with the 737-800, saving $2,000 per flight, using jet fuel prices of $4 per gallon (2008 prices).

On August 14, 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.[34] A total of 2,135 -800, and 16 -800 BBJ aircraft have been delivered with 1,521 unfilled orders as of January 2011.[1] Ryanair, an Irish low-cost airline is among the largest operators of the Boeing 737-800, with a fleet of over 300 aircraft serving 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

The 737-900ER (ER for extended range), 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. An additional pair of exit doors and a flat rear pressure bulkhead increased seating capacity to 180 passengers in a 2-class configuration or 215 passengers in a single-class layout. Additional fuel capacity and standard winglets improved range to that of other 737NG variants.

Lion Air 737-900ER first flight

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's logo on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing's livery colors on the fuselage. Lion Air has orders for 166 737-900ERs as of August 2011.[1]

On August 22, 2011, it was reported that Delta Air Lines placed an order for 100 737-900ERs.[35] A total of 52 -900s, 162 -900ERs, and 6 -900 BBJs have been delivered with 366 unfilled orders for the -900ER and one unfilled order for the -900 BBJ as of March 2013.[1]

Military models

Boeing Business Jet

Main article: Boeing Business Jet
A typical Boeing Business Jet (BBJ1)

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.[38] 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 various 737 models. The first BBJ rolled out on August 11, 1998 and flew for the first time on September 4.[39]

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.[39]

Operators

As of July 2014, 4693 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft were in commercial service. This includes 58 -600s, 1050 -700s, 3262 -800s and 312 -900s.[40]

Orders and deliveries

Boeing 737 Next Generation Orders and deliveries
Model SeriesOrdersDeliveries
Commercial JetsTotalUnfilledTotal2015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997
737-600 69 69 10336546248
737-700 1,199881,111 2 1112743235161101103931098071857596853
737-700C 20317 2 12 1 1 2 233
737-700W 14 14 22 52111
737-800 4,7891,2083,58195386347351292323283190214172104786912616818513365
737-800A 692544 3 13895132
737-900 52 52 6611821
737-900ER 50820030821706744241528309
Total 6,7201,5245,1961214824344113653663672843242912081991672132812692531583
Business Jet
BBJ 737-700 1204116 1 5274446933381311258
BBJ 737-800 2121 2 122 1 21 325
BBJ 737-900 716 411
Total 1485143 3 6471056611436101811258
Grand Total 6,8681,5295,3391214854404153723763722903303022122021732232992802781663

Data through March 31, 2015. Updated on April 6, 2015.[1]

Accidents and incidents

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248

According to the Aviation Safety Network, the Boeing 737 Next Generation series has been involved in 14 hull-loss accidents and 10 hijackings, for a total of 527 fatalities.[41][42][43][44]

Notable accidents and incidents
China Airlines Flight 120

Specifications

Boeing 737 Next Generation Specifications
737-600 737-700  /
737-700ER		 737-800 737-900ER 737-700C
Cockpit crew Two
Seating capacity[65] 149 (1-class, maximum)
123 (1-class, typical)
108 (2-class, typical) 		149 (1-class, dense)
140 (1-class, typical)
128 (2-class, typical) 		189 (1-class, dense)
175 (1-class, typical)
160 (2-class, typical) 		220 (1-class high density, maximum certificated)[66]
204 (1-class, typical)
174 (2-class, typical) 		up to 140
(all-passenger layout)
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 (44 cm) (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) 110 ft 4 in (33.6 m)
Wingspan 117 ft 5 in  (35.7 m) 112 ft 7 in (34.3 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) 83,000 lb  (37,648 kg)
Maximum landing weight[65] 120,500 lb  (54,658 kg) 134,000 lb  (60,781 kg) 146,300 lb  (66,361 kg) 157,300 lb   (71,350 kg) 129,200 lb  (58,604 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) 171,000 lb (77,560 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) up to 3,800 ft³  (107.6 m³)
up to 40,000 lb (18,200 kg)
(all-cargo layout)
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 (447 kn, 514 mph, 828 km/h) Mach 0.78 (444 kn, 511 mph, 823 km/h) Mach 0.78
Maximum speed Mach 0.82 (475 kn, 544 mph, 876 km/h)
Range fully loaded Basic: 3,050 nmi (5,648 km)
WL: 3,225 nmi (5,970 km) 		Basic: 3,365 nmi (6,230 km)
WL: 3,440 nmi (6,370 km)
ER: 5,775 nmi (10,695 km) in 1 class
layout with 9 aux. tanks 		Basic: 3,060 nmi (5,665 km)
WL: 3,115 nmi (5,765 km) 		Basic: 2,700 nmi (4,996 km) in 1 class layout
Basic: 3,200 nmi (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 		Cargo: 3,000 nmi (5,555 km)
Passenger: 3,285 nmi (6,080 km)
Max. fuel capacity Non-ER: 6,875 US gal  (26,020 L)
ER:[67] 10,707 US gal (40,530 L) 		7,837 US gal  (29,660 L) 6,875 US gal  (26,020 L)
Engine (× 2) CFM 56-7B20 CFM 56-7B26 CFM 56-7B27 CFM56-7
Max. thrust (× 2) 22,700 lbf (101.0 kN) 26,300 lbf (117.0 kN) 27,300 lbf (121.4 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,[68][69] 737 Airport Planning Report[65]

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

References

Notes

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External links

External images
Boeing 737NG cutaways
Boeing 737-300 cutaway from Flight Global
Boeing 737-400 cutaway from Flightglobal.com
Boeing 737-500 cutaway from Flight Global
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Boeing 7x7 aircraft production timeline, 1955–present
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Boeing 707
Boeing 717 (MD-95)
Boeing 727
Boeing 737 Original Boeing 737 Classic Boeing 737 NG
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Boeing 757
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Boeing 777
Boeing 787
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