Boeing 737

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Design and development

Prompted by the modern [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], in 1991 Boeing initiated development of an updated series of aircraft.

After working with potential customers, the 737 Next Generation (NG) program was announced on November 17, 1993.

The 737NG encompasses the -600, -700, -800 and -900, 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.

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 more fuel-efficient [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] engines were used.

^{[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]} These improvements combine to increase the 737's range by 900 nmi, permitting transcontinental service.

^{[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]} A flight test program was operated by 10 aircraft; 3 -600s, 4 -700s, and 3 -800s.

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