The most popular aircraft in the world: Boeing 737

Boeing 737; a model of an aircraft which is the world’s most popular aircraft in history. Until now, over 8,800 units of 737 have been ordered, 6,600 units delivered and 4,100 are currently in operation. Statistics shows that this aircraft is covering 25% of the all large commercial aircrafts. To point out, It is a short- to medium-range and that is why it an applicable for every airlines of the world. Ten variants of Boeing 737 are sold in market. The latest one is 737-900ER which costs US$85.8 million. Anyone will easily understand about the vast use of this aircraft if s/he reviews this information:

• About 1,250 737s are in the air at any time.
• A 737 takes off somewhere in the world every 5 seconds.
• The 737 fleet has flown about 296 million hours in service, travelling 75 billion nautical miles.
• The 737 fleet has made more than 232 million flights.
• The 737 is now service with 347 airlines in 104 countries. (Source: b737.org.uk)

Although the outer design of this aircraft is not so attractive, interior is well equipped at latest versions. However, 3/3 seating arrangement both left and right side which ensures every passenger’s equality on board.

This model is sustaining is market because 737 is meeting customers need since 1967. Hope, they will continue it for longer time.