What type of airliner is the Boeing 737?
Q: What type of airliner is the Boeing 737?
A: The Boeing 737 is a twin narrow-body airliner built by Boeing.
Q: How many different models does the 737 family have?
A: The 737 family has many different models, ranging from 85 to 215 passengers.
Q: When did Boeing begin designing the 737?
A: Boeing began designing the 737 in 1964.
Q: When was the first version of the 737 used by an airline?
A: The very first version of the 737, the -100 model, was first used by an airline in February 1968.
Q: What are some improvements made to later versions of the aircraft?
A: Later versions of the aircraft had redesigned wings, a better cockpit and a new cabin. They also had larger engines (CFM56 turbofans).
Q: What is its main rival in terms of jet airliners?
A: The main rival for the Boeing 737 is Airbus A320 family.
Q: How many orders for this aircraft have not been delivered yet as of August 2012?
A: As of August 2012, there were 2,759 orders that had not been delivered yet.
