| The 737
- a short-to-medium-range airplane - is based on a key Boeing philosophy of
delivering added value to airlines with reliability, simplicity and reduced
operating and maintenance costs. In addition, the new 737-600/-700/-800/-900
models offer a modern flight deck using the latest large flat panel display
technology. Airlines can choose to provide their flight crews with either
the latest display format, common with new models like the 777, or opt for
data format commonality with earlier 737 models.
On Nov. 7, 1997, the
737-700 was awarded type certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for passenger service within the
United States. On Feb. 19, 1998, Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) -
which comprises the aviation regulatory authorities of 27 countries -
recommended type validation of the 737-700. On March 13, 1998, the second
model of the Next-Generation 737 family, the 737-800, earned
type-certification from the FAA. JAA type validation of the 737-800 followed
April 9, 1998. The 737-600 earned type certification from the FAA on Aug.
14, 1998, followed by JAA validation. |
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