Boeing 737 800 landing. Seat selection

Despite the fact that the American corporation produced the first Boeing 737 half a century ago, the aircraft is still in demand among air carriers. The liner continues to be manufactured to this day, with more than 9,500 units already produced. Aircraft of the 737th series have a narrow fuselage and are designed for flights on medium-haul routes.

Boeing 737 modifications

Over the long history of the liner, several modifications of the aircraft belonging to four generations have been developed and produced.

Modification	Year of issue	Flight range, km	Number of passengers, pers.	Generation
Boeing 737-100	1967	2592	103	Original
Boeing 737-200	1967	3518	133	Original
Boeing 737-300	1984	5000	149	classic
Boeing 737-400	1988	5000	168	classic
Boeing 737-500	1990	5200	132	classic
Boeing 737-600	1998	5648	130	new generation
Boeing 737-700/700ER	1997	6230	148	new generation
Boeing 737-800	1998	5765	189	new generation
Boeing 737-900	2001	5800	189	new generation
Boeing 737-900ER	2007	5925	215	new generation
Boeing 737 MAX -7/8/9	2016	7038/6704/6658	maximum −140/200/220	MAX

Original

The first generation Boeing 737 liners did not gain much commercial success, as they consumed a lot of fuel, were noisy and expensive to maintain. The last 737-100 aircraft has been out of service since 2007, and the 737-200 is still used by air carriers in Africa and some other countries.

On the basis of the Boeing 737-200, cargo and passenger-and-freight variants were created, and the 737-200 Executive Jet was produced for private owners.

Interesting! Prior to the release of the Boeing 737, a passenger aircraft was piloted by 3 people, including a flight engineer. Here, for the first time, a cockpit with two pilots was used, which became a revolutionary decision and was taken as the basis in all subsequent models of passenger liners.

classic

Despite all the improvements of the Original generation aircraft, they began to lose significantly to their competitors. New model was developed with significant changes. The aircraft received new engines, the fuselage became longer, and the number of passengers carried increased. The aerodynamics have changed, the liner was equipped with new digital avionics (on-board electronic systems).

The model 737-400, due to the enlarged cabin, changed the internal air conditioning system and added a second pair of emergency exits in the wing area.

Version 737-500 has a shortened fuselage, less capacity, but greater range.

new generation

The new generation Boeing 737 has been redesigned even more radically. The wingspan not only grew, but their geometry changed. Amendments have been made to the tail unit. The passenger cabins of New Generation aircraft and Boeing 757, 767 have a lot in common, since the design of the interior of the Boeing 737 was based on design developments for these liners.

Each subsequent version of the New Generation has a greater length with a practically unchanged fuselage diameter, and the engines of the latest modification 737-900ER, thanks to an improved wing design, consume less fuel at cruising speed.

Interesting! Based on the Boeing 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900, BBJ, BBJ2 BBJ3 (Boeing Business Jet) are produced, which are the most popular in the world among private customers. On board, at the request of the customer, a bedroom, a shower room (bath), a hall for business meetings, etc., are arranged).

The layout of the passenger compartment

The device of the passenger compartment depends on its dimensions, which can differ significantly in various modifications. In addition, different layout options are ordered by airlines. The most common cabin option is a two-class one:

Business Class;
Economy class.

There are options with one economy class cabin. The total capacity ranges from 103 passengers in the 737-100 version to 220 people in the 737 MAX-9.

Business Class

The business class has soft comfortable seats with a large folding angle. The location of seats in most layout options is according to the 2-2 scheme. In total, there are from 2 to 5 rows in the bow cabin. Most often - 4 rows.

In front of the aircraft, in front of the seats, there is a kitchen for clients of the elite cabin and toilets. Most quiet places are the seats of the 2nd and 3rd rows. Seats in the 1st and 4th row may not seem as comfortable due to the presence of nearby toilets, a kitchen, and in the case of the last row, a more crowded economy class. On some airlines, economy class is separated only by a curtain.

Economy class

In almost all economy class cabins, the seats are arranged according to the 3-3 pattern. Above are luggage racks. Toilets and a kitchen are located at the tail of the aircraft.

All airlines consider the seats of the first row, immediately behind the business class, to be the most comfortable in the Boeing 737. It provides more legroom. Often tickets for this row are more expensive or sold to holders of bonus cards.

Inside the cabin, in the middle part, there is one pair of emergency exits or two, depending on the version of the liner. Seats near emergency exits also have an increased distance between the seats, but passengers can be uncomfortable with the rigid fixation of the seat backs and side bulges on the aircraft wall. But the seats immediately behind the emergency exits recline completely and have expanded space. Row numbering is specified by the carrier.

Important: Worst Places are in the last row of the aircraft. The proximity of the bathrooms and the kitchen creates fuss and noise, and the seat backs do not fold out or recline slightly.

Design Features and Benefits

Each aircraft node has its own characteristic features and related benefits:

The design of the liner is a monoplane with two engines placed on pylons and swept wings.
Tricycle chassis have a front swivel leg. The main support is not closed by the flaps after folding is completed. This can be seen from the visible wheels. This solution simplified the design and reduced the weight of the liner, but somewhat worsened the aerodynamics.
Since the engines are located low, it was necessary to slightly reduce their vertical dimensions. To do this, partially lower equipment for the engine was placed on the sides and the air intake was slightly extended horizontally. The engines received a flattened shape, especially noticeable in the latest versions.
Winglets (wingtips) on the wings underwent changes in the course of the evolution of the Boeing 737. At first, winglets of minimal size were made on the 737-200 modification. Subsequent generations of Classic and New Generation received large endings, which are now widespread. MAX generation aircraft use twin winglets.

Interesting: Fuel consumption is reduced by 3.3% with large winglets and 5.5% with double winglets.

Messier-Bugatti equipped the liner in 2008 with carbon brakes. This allowed to reduce the weight by 320 kg and reduce fuel consumption by about half a percent.
The cockpit with seats for two pilots originally had analog devices and instruments. Now all aircraft are equipped with digital control systems with liquid crystal displays. Previously, there were additional windows on top of the cockpit, which improved visibility when maneuvering and made it possible to navigate through the starry sky. Later they were removed due to the installation of modern orientation devices.
The most serious changes were made to the internal structure of the cabin. For almost every generation of liners, it was redesigned taking into account the increase in comfort and the optimal location of passenger seats.

General advantages of the Boeing 737:

ease of takeoff, climb, landing;
high load capacity;
reliability and long term operation;
low maintenance costs;
comfortable, well-equipped interior.

Specifications

The operational and technical characteristics of the Boeing 737 have undergone the most significant changes with each new generation.

Original

new generation

A type	737-600	737-700	737-800	737-900	737-900ER
Length, m	31,24	33,63	39,47	42,11
Wingspan, m	34,32
Fuselage width, m	3,76
Cabin width, m	3,54
Cabin height, m	2,20
Maximum takeoff weight, kg	56 245	70 080	79 015	74 389
Cruise speed, km/h	852
Engines	CFM56-7B18	CFM56-7B20	CFM56-7B24
Maximum flight altitude, m	12 500
Takeoff run, m	1799	1677	2241	2408	2450
Fuel reserve, l	20 894

History of creation

When design work began on the creation of the new Boeing 737 in 1964, competitors from the British Aircraft Corporation and Douglas Aircraft were already well advanced in the production of their machines. They were ready to certify new short haul aircraft with small capacity. Boeing, in an effort to reduce the development time of the liner, took as a basis the technologies used in the production of aircraft of previous models - 707 and 727. But tests showed the unsuitability of the previous wings for new version. The newly created wing helped the aircraft fly at higher altitudes, reducing the consumption of aviation kerosene.

Seats in the Boeing 737-100 were located 6 in each row, providing more seating than competing aircraft manufacturers.

Interesting! Initially, 60 passenger seats were designed inside the Boeing 737-100 cabin, but subsequently settled on the 103-seat version at the insistence of the first customer, Lufthansa.

The development program was completed quickly and without the investment of large material resources. The assembly of the first aircraft was completed in the winter of 1967. In April, the liner took to the air for the first time, and in August it made a test flight of the Boeing 737-200.

The decision to operate the aircraft with a two-pilot crew caused serious discussions and resistance from trade unions, as the unit of a flight engineer or third pilot was reduced. However, after trials and flight tests, the company proved the possibility of using two people for piloting, and airlines were even interested in this because of the cost savings.

At the end of 1967, both versions of the new Boeing were certified, and after 2 months Lufthansa began operating the liner.

In parallel, the aircraft was being finalized so that it could land on an unpaved runway. The tests were completed successfully and the Boeing 737 immediately became in demand for flights to distant towns in the northern United States and Canada. The extended model 737-200 was in great demand and was produced until 1988.

In the 80s of the last century, the Boeing 737 was redesigned, equipped with new engines and improved cabin. The first flight of the next generation aircraft Classic took place in 1984. Subsequently, two more were added to the 737-300 modification - 737-400, 737-500.

In the 1990s, the European airliner A-320 replaced the Boeing 737 in the narrow-body segment. aircraft with technical excellence. And the airline corporation began to create a new series of modifications - New Generation. A total of 5 modifications were released - 737-600/700/800/900/900ER. Increased cruising speed, more fuel on board allowed long flights with reduced travel time. Thanks to this, the company opened up new markets.

Interesting! New Generation aircraft, except for the fuselage structure, are completely different from the first 737 liners. They have modified engines, completely new wings, and different avionics. Ideas for the interior of the cabin for passengers were even borrowed from the design of the Boeing 777.

The latest version of the NG Boeing 737-900 ER was released in 2007.

In January 2016, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 took off for its maiden flight. Aircraft of this series are designed to replace the New Generation liners.

Place of production

The geography of production of aircraft components is extensive. These are many European and Asian countries. Assembly work is carried out in the United States.

The fuselage for the Boeing 737 is assembled at the company's plant in Wichita, Kansas.
At the second stage, the aircraft body is transported to Renton (Washington State), where the final assembly is carried out. Final assembly takes approximately 2 weeks.

Interesting! The assembly of one aircraft requires the installation of 3 million 670 thousand parts, and the laying of 58 thousand meters of electrical cables.

Operating companies

Boeing 737s are operated by world airlines in 115 countries. The largest number of liners of this type belongs to air carriers:

The aircraft is used both for transcontinental flights and for ultra-short flights. This is the main liner for flights to Alaska, to the northern regions of Canada, to the Pacific Islands.

Interesting! The shortest route operated by the Boeing 737 is 14 km. Transportation is carried out by the Japanese Japan TransOcean Air between the two islands in pacific ocean(Minami Daito - Kita Daito). Air Tanzania serves flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (65 km).

The cost of different models

The cost of the first generation models started at $ 49.5 million, but the price may vary depending on the configuration. Now only New Generation and MAX modifications are produced.

Development prospects

Prospects for the development of the 737 model are associated with a new generation of aircraft - MAX. Their production has already started.

Main changes and features:

New powerful engines have been installed. With increased power, they consume less fuel.
Changes have been made to the geometry of the airframe of the aircraft.
Chevron teeth are installed on the rear of the engines, which significantly reduce the noise of operation.
The cockpit will remain almost unchanged, but the interior of the passenger cabin will be produced with luggage racks and LED lighting, like the Dreamliner.

Recent improvements have breathed new life into the already popular Boeing 737 liners. The company's order book is constantly replenished. Increasing comfort for passengers is added to reliability and safety.

The 737th is one of the most successful models of the American aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company, as well as the most widely used airliner in the world. Since 1967, more than seven thousand machines of this modification have already been produced. And even today, the Boeing 737 continues to be produced and is in great demand among air carriers around the world. Its main competitor in the air transportation market, among narrow-body passenger aircraft, is an Airbus A320.

Boeing 737 photo

The Boeing Company, in production today, has nine variations of the 737, these are different modifications of 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. The Boeing 737 version can be chronologically divided into three groups - Original (first generation), Classic (second generation) and Next-Generation (third generation).

Generation Original (Models -100, -200)

The aircraft was first presented to the public in 1964, and in February 1968 it took to the skies for the first time. After that, the liner entered service with the airline. This was the 737-100 version, which was later modified into the more successful 737-200. The Boeing 737-200 was released in 1988. For air carriers, a total of more than 900 aircraft of this type were sold. The Boeing Company initially planned from 60 to 85 passenger seats in its aircraft, but after consultation with its first client, the number of seats was increased to one hundred. By increasing the number of seats in each row, Boeing prevailed over its rival DC-9

Generation Classic (Models -300, -400, -500)

In the early eighties, the Boeing 737 underwent a significant upgrade. The Boeing Company has increased in the new model range number of passenger seats. These modifications allow carrying up to 150 passengers. Aircraft power has increased. The plane was equipped with new engines and the latest avionics. The flight range has been increased. Harmful emissions have decreased. They began to meet the new standards. Boeing used a brand new CFM56 engine that had lower fuel consumption and also met strict noise limits. The wings of the aircraft were also modified. The aerodynamics have become better. Thus, successful models arose, 737-300, -400, -500, which can satisfy most airports in the world. The Boeing 737-300 took off in 1984 and was discontinued in December 1999.

Boeing 737 interior photo

In 1986, the company began to develop an expanded version marked as Boeing 737-400 with more powerful engines and a capacity of 170 passengers. It has become longer than its predecessor by three meters. Production of this model ended in 2000. The smallest and youngest member of the second generation, the 737-500, capable of carrying up to 132 passengers, entered service in February 1990. Before the end of production of 737-500 in 1999, more than 350 units were delivered to the airline.

Generation Next-Generation (Models -600, -700, -800, -900)

In the mid-nineties, the creation of the third generation of the Boeing 737 was started. This generation includes modifications -600, -700, -800 and -900. Unlike previous versions, the -800 and -900 models have undergone significant technological improvements.

One of the most important improvements is the Head-Up Display (HUD), which is used in military aircraft. The HUD is a transparent display that sits between the pilot and the cockpit window. All important data is projected onto it, such as altitude, speed, location and more. During takeoff and landing, a schematic representation of the runway is displayed on it, which allows the 737 to fly even in very poor visibility.

Boeing 737 interior layout

These versions were equipped with the new power plant CFM 56-7B. The number of seats on the Boeing 737-700 is identical to the 737-300 version. The first 737-700 was delivered in 1997 to Southwest Airlines. Late version 737-800 is a modern variant with a longer range up to 5765 km and with 189 passenger seats. The 737-800 is a successful third generation 737 with over 900 units sold.

Demand for a variant similar to the 727-500 but with longer range led to the development of the 737-600 version. The Boeing 737-600 first flew in 1998. Boeing 737-900ER is the largest in the 737 family with a range of up to 6045 km. This model entered flight service in 2007.

Boeing 737-800 is a medium-haul passenger aircraft, one of the most popular American airliners in fleets. Russian airlines. Produced by Boeing Corporation since the late 1990s.

Some specs (from the official Boeing website):

Length - 39.5 meters;
Wingspan - 35.8 meters;
Height - 12.55 meters;
Cabin width - 3.5 meters;
The maximum capacity of fuel tanks is 26035 liters;
Takeoff weight limit - 79015 kg;
Flight range - up to 5449 km.

Boeing 737-800 aircraft with vertical wingtips (winglets) are additionally marked W.

In Russia and abroad, aircraft of this model fly on both domestic and international flights, often serving the cheapest destinations, and therefore the question of the best seats on the Boeing 737-800 is especially relevant: those who are about to fly for the first time are also looking for information.

Boeing 737-800 cabin layout for different airlines

The choice of comfortable seats on an airplane always depends on the airline, since the layout of the passenger cabin is different for all carriers.

There are always 3 toilets on board, and they are located in the same way: 1 in the front on the left side, 2 in the tail.

Aeroflot

Aeroflot uses a single layout on all of its flights operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Aircraft are named after artists, poets and writers, people's artists.

According to the scheme of seats in the Boeing 737-800 at Aeroflot:

Each plane has 28 rows;
Business class - rows 1 to 5, 10 seats in total;
Comfortable Space + seats are on the 13th row, there are 4 of them - B, C, D, E;
Limited recline seats are in rows 11 and 12.

S7

The S7 carrier uses the Boeing 737-800 on several routes. Like Aeroflot, in the company all aircraft of this type are equipped in the same way:

The total number of rows is 30;
Business class - 2 rows, 8 seats;
Economy - 168 seats, rows 3 to 30;
The seats at the emergency exits in the center are on rows 12, 13, 14 (A, F).

Victory

Pobeda Airlines operates only Boeing 737-800 aircraft. There are 12 aircraft in total, they were produced in 2014-2015.

The first domestic low-cost airline takes into account all the pros and cons of seats in the cabin. The choice of seat is already at the stage of issuing a ticket, for a fee. And if you buy tickets for several passengers at once, the system will automatically seat them away from each other if you do not pay for seat selection.

According to the tariff scale, best places at Victory:

Rows 1, 15, 16 - with more legroom, same price and preferred seats that are located at the exits - rows 12-14 (only seats D, E, F), rows 17-18 (all seats);
Seats in front of the aircraft - rows 2-7;
All seats at the porthole (in the diagram - A, F).

Russia

Rossiya Airlines flights use 4 types of layout of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

The main differences are in the placement and number of business class seats. The number of rows depends on this - from 29 or 32.

Comfortable places:

At the beginning of the cabin - business class (12 seats in 3 rows) or 21 seats FRONT ROWS in rows 1-4;
In the middle of the cabin there are SPACE + seats on the 16th row (with increased legroom).

Nordwind (Nordwind, North wind)

Nordwind's fleet includes 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 189 people each.

The scheme is common for all ships of the company. There is no business class, and the best seats (with increased legroom) are in rows 1, 15 and 16. At the same time, the seat backs do not recline in rows 14 and 15.

Azur Air (AZUR air)

The charter airline uses aircraft for international flights, mainly to resorts, to popular tourist destinations.

The flight layout is as follows:

Number of rows - 32;
There is no business class;
Comfortable seats (AZUR Space, with increased legroom): 1 row - A, B, C; 2 row - D, E, F; 15 and 16 row - all.

NordStar (NordStar)

Business class is always allocated on NordStar flights. There are two layout options.

The total number of seats - 172, rows - 31;
Business class - 10 seats in rows 1-3;

Total seats - 180, rows - 31;
Business class - 6 seats in rows 1, 2;
Comfort seats with increased legroom (but locked backs) - rows 14 and 15.

UTair (Utair)

In Boeings on UTair flights, two seating arrangements are implemented - with and without business class (monoclass). In total, there are 9 such liners in the carrier's fleet.

In the first case, there are a total of 159 passenger seats on board, 12 of them are business class (2 rows at the beginning of the cabin). Comfortable seats are also located in the common cabin: on the 12th row - with the distance between the seats increased to 99 cm, on the 4th row - 40.5 cm.

In mono salons, the most spacious legrooms are 1st row (58 cm), 14th and 15th rows (96.5 cm). It is convenient that the airline indicates this distance - most carriers do not have such information.

Yakutia

On the flights of Yakutia, 5 units of these aircraft are involved.

The total number of passenger seats is 170;
Business class - 10 seats;
Spacious (for legs) seats in economy class - in rows 14 and 15.

You can only select a seat during online check-in, which is only available for domestic flights.

FlyDubai

The UAE budget airline has 40 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its passenger fleet.

Capacity - 189 seats, the maximum flight time - just over 6 hours.
Business class - 12 seats;
The best seats in the main part of the cabin (with extra legroom) are in rows 6, 15, 16.

Alrosa

Boeing 737-800 liners are the basis of the passenger fleet of the Alrosa airline, which is engaged not only in charters, but also in passenger transportation in Russia.

Seat distribution:

Rows 1-3 - business class, 12 seats;
Rows 4-27 - economy class, 144 seats;
Opposite the emergency exits in the center of the cabin are rows 11, 12.

The Boeing 737 is the most successful single-aisle passenger airliner in history. In 2018, the American concern ordered the 10,000th aircraft of this modification, and more than 4,500 orders are in progress.

The Boeing 737 jet turbofan aircraft was designed in the 60s of the last century. The first test flight took place in 1967, and a year later its official commercial operation began.

Today, the aircraft of this model is operated by many air carriers of the world. The B737 model range includes several basic versions (obsolete models) and four new generation models with improved performance and modern passenger cabin equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and safe air travel.

In the article we will talk about the Boeing 737 narrow-body turbofan jet passenger aircraft, its versions and modifications, which air carriers operate the liner, give their comparative characteristics, and also consider the seating arrangement and determine the most comfortable seats.

Characteristics and layout of the cabin B737

Boeing 737 aircraft are divided into four generations: original, classic, new and MAX. Each generation has certain characteristics.

General characteristics of Boeing 737 airliners:

Twin-engine turbofan aircraft with single fin and swept wings.
The liners are equipped with an efficient air conditioning and power supply system. In the salons of modern Boeings for passengers, an individual lighting system is installed with the ability to adjust the brightness of the light. The backs of the seats are equipped with monitors with a multimedia entertainment program.
An analog avionics complex is installed in the aircraft of the original generation. Liners of the classic series are equipped with a digital complex. The new generation models have a similar system, but with an inertial navigation system combined with an air signal system.
The power plant in the liners of the new generation is CFM56-7B. Previous versions were equipped with JT8D and CFM56-3 bypass turbofan engines.
Equipped with three hydraulic systems and a redesigned chassis with reinforcement.

Flight performance parameters Boeing 737 (10 modifications):

Modifications B737	737-100	737-200	737-300	737-400	737-500	737-600	737-700	737-800	737-900	737-900ER
Length / height / width of the fuselage	28.6	30.5	33.2	36.4	31.0	31.2	33.6	39.4	42.1	42.1
Cabin width/height	Cabin width for all Boeing 737 models is standard - 3.54 m. Cabin height 737-100 - 2.19 m, 737-200 - 2.11 m, on all other modifications - 2.20 m
Cruising speed	817 km/h		807 km/h			852 km/h
Number of seats (max)	103	133	149	168	132	130	148	189	189	215
Maximum flight altitude	10 670 m		10 700 m	11300 m	11300 m	12500 m
Year of issue	1967		1984	1988	1990	1998	1997	1998	2001	2007

The aircraft manufacturer arranges the cabins of the liner for 1-2-3 classes of service under the order of airlines. We propose to consider how the seats are located in one of the most popular modifications of the Boeing - 737-800 with a two-class cabin for 160 passengers.

Buffets, a toilet and a cloakroom are equipped in the bow of the liner. Between the 12-13-14 rows are emergency hatches. There are several bathrooms in the tail section of the aircraft for economy class travelers, including those with disabilities. handicapped. There are also two kitchens here.

The best seats on the plane

Business class seats are considered the most comfortable for flights. If you navigate according to the diagram published above, they are in the first three rows and are located in a 2x2 layout. Total seats– 12. Soft wide chairs with a mechanism for folding the back into several positions are installed here. They are equipped with large monitors with entertainment program. Additionally, business class travelers are provided with various privileges and a large selection of dishes and drinks from the menu, which is provided for by the tariff plan.

From 4 to 28 - an economy class of service, designed for a flight of 148 passengers. The seats are installed in a 3x3 layout, with the exception of the 13th row (2x2). This cabin also features enhanced comfort seats with extended legroom.

Features of seats in the economy cabin:

Places with an increased space step are on the 4th, 13th and 14th row. On these chairs, passengers can take a comfortable body position during the flight. But these series also have some drawbacks. For example, on the 4th row, folding tables are built into the armrests of the seats, which makes them motionless. 13 row is near emergency exit, so the seat backs are locked (do not fold back). Seats B, C, D, E on the 14th row are considered the most comfortable for flights, with increased legroom and a functional backrest.
Seats in row 12 do not fold out. Passengers occupying this row have to spend the entire flight in an upright position.
Most uncomfortable places in the cabin are on the last 28th row. The disadvantages of these seats: fixed backs, close proximity to the toilet rooms. During the flight, noisy and crowded queues of passengers who want to get to the bathroom can cause discomfort. Also inconvenient for the flight are the seats at the aisle on the 27th row.
From the 10th to the 16th row - a limited view from the windows, hidden by the wings of the aircraft.
Seats A and F on the 9th row - there is no porthole.

Models and modifications of the Boeing 737

The first generation of Boeing 737 airliners - Original. This group includes modifications 737-100 and 737-200. These models were produced until 1988. They quickly lost popularity due to high cabin noise and high fuel costs. Today, aircraft of this line are operated by several airlines in developing countries.

Second generation Boeing - Classic:

Model 737-300 is the basic version of the new line with a fuselage extended by 3 meters.
737-400 - the body is extended by another 2 meters. The equipment has an improved air conditioning system. The liner was equipped with additional emergency hatches.
737-500 - the manufacturer shortened the fuselage of the aircraft of this version by 2 meters, but increased the permissible flight range. The model became an equivalent replacement for the 737-200 version.

The third generation of Boeing 737 liners - Next Generation:

737-600 is the base model of the new generation. The liner is designed for flights on short routes.
737-700 is an aircraft with extended flight range and optimized equipment.
737-800 - a model with a fuselage extended by 6 meters.
737-900/737-900ER is an improved version of the Boeing with additional fuel tanks, reduced fuel consumption and other positive changes in the operational and technical part.

The latest modification of the Boeing 737, the fourth generation MAX, was released in 2016. The aircraft with modern technical equipment and a comfortable passenger cabin was created to replace the previous generation Boeing liners. Equipped with more powerful engines, fuel consumption reduced by 16%. It is operated by 7 airlines of the world, including one Russian carrier - S7.

In addition to passenger liners, the Boeing aircraft manufacturer produces military and cargo versions of the B737 model on order.

Which airlines operate the Boeing 737

Today, Boeing 737 airliners of various modifications are operated on flights of medium and small routes by many airlines in 115 countries around the world. This model is also in great demand among Russian air carriers.

Aeroflot

A major Russian carrier signed a contract to supply Boeings to a well-known American aircraft manufacturer in 2011. As of 2018, the most popular domestic air carrier has 42 aircraft in operation, and another 5 units are expected to be delivered.

The aircraft are equipped with two-class passenger compartments for 158 people. For business travelers, 20 seats are provided in a separate comfortable cabin.

S7 Airlines

The Russian airline S7 Airlines, operating Passenger Transportation on domestic and international routes, operates 21 Boeing 737-800 and 2 airliners of the MAX8 modification. There are 9 more aircraft on order.

Salons of passenger liners have a two-class layout. The total number of seats is 176 (8 seats - business class).

Nordwind Airlines

In the aircraft fleet of the Russian charter Nordwind Airlines 5 Boeing 737-800 modifications. Single salon economy class accommodates 189 passengers.

Victory

The Russian budget company Pobeda, which is a subsidiary of Aeroflot, operates 23 Boeing 737-800s with a capacity of 189 passengers on its routes. These are all aircraft available in the carrier's fleet. Soon the air fleet will be replenished with 7 more liners of this modification. Also in the order are 20 Boeing 737MAX8 versions.

Alrosa

The regional airline Alrosa operates 3 Boeing 737-800 aircraft on its flights.

flydubai

There are 51 Boeing 737-800s, 10 737 MAX 8 aircraft and 2 737 MAX 9 aircraft in the fleet of the UAE state budget air carrier.

The cabin of the base model is arranged for one class of service with a capacity for 189 people. There are also two-class liners designed to carry 174 passengers.

Boeings of the fourth generation are equipped with comfortable two-class cabins for 166 and 172 seats.

In the order of the carrier Flydubay 121 Boeing 737 MAX 8, 68 - MAX 9 and 50 MAX 10 units.

UTair

The Russian carrier UTair operates 9 Boeing 737-800s. Salons are arranged for one and two classes of service. Passenger capacity - 159/186 people.

Royal Flight

The Russian charter airline Royal Flight has 2 Boeing 737-800s in its fleet. Salons are arranged for one economy class of service with a capacity of 189 seats.

Azur Air

domestic air carrier Azur Air uses on its airlines 6 liners of modification 737-800. Salon for the 1st class of service accommodates 189 passengers.

Belavia

The Belarusian airline Belavia maintains in its fleet 7 Boeing 737-300 (one-class cabin for 189 people), 6 liners 737-500 (two-class cabins for 120/123 and 148 people) and 5 aircraft 737-800 (one-class cabin for 189 people) . There are 4 Boeing MAX8 modifications in the order.

Yakutia

The aircraft fleet of the Russian company Yakutia has 5 Boeing 737-800s for 189 seats.

Russia

Rossiya Airlines operates 16 737-800 aircraft. Salons are arranged for 1 and 2 classes of service. The total number of seats is 168/189.

Nordavia

The Russian carrier Nordavia, based in Arkhangelsk, operates 9 Boeing 737-500s (one-class cabins for 132/135 passengers) and 2 737-700 liners (1 class of service, accommodating 148 people). The order includes 2 B737-800 aircraft.

nordstar

Russian Airlines NordStar (Taimyr) has 9 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its fleet. Two-class layout of the cabin for 180 people. One Boeing 737-300 modification with an economy class passenger cabin for 148 people is also involved.

Pegas Fly

The fleet of the Russian carrier Pegas Fly has 4 Boeing 737-800 modifications. One-class cabin for 189 passengers.

Turkish Airlines

Turkey's major flag carrier operates 105 Boeing 737-800s on its routes. The salon is arranged for 2 classes of service. The total number of seats is 165.

The aviation fleet also has Boeing 737-700 (1 aircraft with a capacity of 149 people in an economy class cabin) and modification 737-900ER (15 liners, two-class cabins for 159 people).

The Turkish Airlines order includes 65 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

The popularity of the Boeing 737 line is fully justified by the high level of reliability, efficiency, safety and maximum comfort for passengers. B737 of various modifications occupy the vast majority in the aircraft fleet of many world carriers.