The Boeing Co. launched a new version of its narrow-body 737 jet on Monday, as it completed a 30-plane sales agreement with Lion Air, a low-cost Indonesian carrier.
Chicago-based Boeing said Lion Air’s order, which included purchase rights for another 30 planes, was worth $3.9 billion at list prices, though airlines typically negotiate substantial discounts.
The 737-900ER is the same size as today’s 737-900, but, with the addition of a pair of exit doors and a flat rear pressure bulkhead, will carry 26 additional passengers, raising the maximum capacity from 189 to 215 in a single-class layout.
Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including stronger wings and improvements to the leading- and trailing-edge flap systems, will increase the plane’s range to roughly 3,680 miles, up from 3,160.
The first 737-900ER is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2007.
EDIT: A 737-900ER PDF-brochure
By: Bmused55 - 28th January 2006 at 20:22
something I made earlier:
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By: bmi-star - 28th January 2006 at 20:12
Very interesting indeed, looks good with that exit behind the wing for some reason!
By: US Agent - 28th January 2006 at 20:01
Boeing Nears 737-900ER Design Completion
(Source: Boeing Co.; issued Jan. 26, 2006)
SEATTLE — Boeing marks an engineering milestone today as company engineers complete 90 percent of the drawings for the newest 737 family member, the 737-900ER.
The milestone means that nearly all of the engineering work necessary to build parts and tools for assembly has been completed and released to manufacturing.
“This is a critical milestone for the airplane as we make the transition from the development phase to the production phase,” said Mike Delaney, 737 chief project engineer. “With most of the drawings complete, our suppliers and fabrication plants can begin manufacturing detailed parts.”
The design milestone was reached right on the target date, as Boeing works to begin final assembly of the first 737-900ER this spring at the company’s Renton, Wash., manufacturing facility.
Launched in July 2005 with a 30-airplane order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air, the 737-900ER is designed to carry up to 215 passengers and fly up to 3,200 nautical miles (5,925 km).
The first 737-900ER is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2007 after a five-month flight test program, which will include two flight test airplanes.
The newest derivative design incorporates an additional pair of exit doors, a flat rear pressure bulkhead, and aerodynamic and structural design changes that enhance low-speed and cruise performance. These changes include strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, and optional Blended Winglets and auxiliary fuel tanks.
Powered by the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines, the new derivative will have substantial economic advantages over the competing A321 including 9 percent lower operating costs per trip and 7 percent lower operating costs per seat.
By: Dantheman77 - 22nd July 2005 at 11:38
if there is a 737 replacement, then i will have a punt at saying it will be based on the 787 airframe!
By: seahawk - 22nd July 2005 at 11:20
26 people and more range than the previous -900, that’s more than just additional exits.
Apart from the range – 26 people are simply the reason foer those exits. :diablo:
By: steve rowell - 22nd July 2005 at 03:08
Now they added that exits – that is all.
Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing edge flap systems, and optional Blended Winglets and auxiliary fuel tanks, will allow the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km), making it comparable to the 737-800’s range.
By: Whiskey Delta - 21st July 2005 at 15:33
Now they added that exits – that is all.
26 people and more range than the previous -900, that’s more than just additional exits.
By: seahawk - 21st July 2005 at 14:28
What is the big thing about it ? It is a 737-900 and now somebody understood that you neede additional emergency exists to use the full capacity of the airframe. Now they added that exits – that is all.
By: steve rowell - 21st July 2005 at 08:17
How much more can they tweak this airframe?????
By: Tigerotor77W - 20th July 2005 at 21:15
Is this one a filler product until the true 737NG/757 replacement arrives?
By: Gaurav - 20th July 2005 at 13:10
Wow! This carrier seems very interesting. It has the potential to do extremely well. Some airlines could sue this aircraft to replace 757’s and this aircraft would be ideal for low cost medium haul flights. I think that low cost carriers could do extremely well with this carrier, offering a new concept to passengers. I hope this aircraft sells well, because I’m finding it very exciting!
By: fightingirish - 20th July 2005 at 10:00
Hard to say, if Boeing had a monopoly, they would have built by now a 737 successor
By: steve rowell - 20th July 2005 at 07:11
Imagine the sales the 737 range could achieve, if it didn’t have the A320 range to compete with
By: fightingirish - 19th July 2005 at 22:33
Powered by the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines, the new derivative will have substantial economic advantages over competing models including 9 percent lower operating costs per trip and 7 percent lower operating costs per seat than the A321, which is more than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg) heavier than the 737-900ER.
By: Hand87_5 - 19th July 2005 at 19:47
Sounds nice. New engines?
By: Whiskey Delta - 19th July 2005 at 19:18
Wow, they’ve just about pushed the 737 family towards the performance of the 752.
737-900 757-200
Pax: 189-215 200-228
Range: 3200 nm 3900 nm
Their brochure says that this new version of the 737 has 98% commonality with the rest of the 737NG’s. What a great product.
By: Shadow1 - 19th July 2005 at 17:54
The 737 just keeps getting better and better. It’s been about forty years since the aircraft first entered service and airlines are still attracted to this proven design for its efficiency and operational record!
I wonder how Boeing will top themselves when the time will come to replace this aircraft. It won’t be an easy task!
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