Boeing 737-700

The Boeing 737‑700 is the smallest member of the 737 Next Generation family, introduced by Boeing in the late 1990s as a modern replacement for the original 737‑200. Its first flight took place on February 9, 1997 and it entered commercial service with Southwest Airlines in April 1998. Designed for short‑ and medium‑range routes, the 737‑700 can carry 126 to 149 passengers in a single‑aisle layout and offers a maximum range of roughly 3,120 nautical miles, allowing airlines to connect city pairs that were previously unprofitable with larger aircraft. The airplane incorporates a redesigned wing with swept‑back leading edges, raked wingtips, and more efficient CFM56‑7B turbofan engines that deliver lower fuel burn and reduced emissions. Advanced avionics, including a glass cockpit with integrated flight‑deck displays, simplify pilot workload and meet modern safety standards. Over 1,600 units have been delivered, making the 737‑700 a workhorse for carriers worldwide and a key step in the evolution of the ubiquitous 737 line. Its reliability, operational flexibility, and cost efficiency have helped keep the 737 family dominant in the narrow‑body market for more than three decades.

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