Boeing just sold a big block of air planes. the 737,new version, this sale puts the number of 737 to 10,000 units in the air, more than ANY commercial air craft. after working at boeing for 25 years, i can say one thing about Boeing, they know when to build the right air plane.
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Aren't they going to replace less fuel efficient models? Just saw it on the news.
That's great news.
Just wondering how long it takes to build a 737 from start to finished ready for delivery ???
Just wondering how long it takes to build a 737 from start to finished ready for delivery ???
Boring plane, but it's a workhorse that gets the job done. No wonder it's had such a long history of good sales. I'll take it any day over a CRJ or ERJ for a short trip.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
That's great news.
Just wondering how long it takes to build a 737 from start to finished ready for delivery ???
IIRC, only about a week. They've had a lot of practice, after all. That time frame may be misleading, though, as larger sub-assembles arrive at final assembly already assembled.
That's great news.
Just wondering how long it takes to build a 737 from start to finished ready for delivery ???
IIRC, only about a week. They've had a lot of practice, after all. That time frame may be misleading, though, as larger sub-assembles arrive at final assembly already assembled.
Very cool news, I like hearing good things about Boeing. My Grandparents both worked at Boeing starting at Vertol in Philly, and then out to Seattle and then down to Cape Kennedy to work on the Apollo project. My mom had her first job at Boeing in Florida. Eventually they moved out here in '68 to work for AeroSpaceLines on the Guppy project. My grandpa was a consultant and was super excited around 96 when a Boeing rep called and flew him out to Mojave because they wanted to know how things were done 30 years before.
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
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Boring plane, but it's a workhorse that gets the job done. No wonder it's had such a long history of good sales. I'll take it any day over a CRJ or ERJ for a short trip.
"Boring plane" that gave me a chuckle. If I'm flying somewhere, I WANT it to be boring.
That 737 just keeps going, and going.
If they had a "737 reunion" with every one that was ever made parked nose-to-tail, the line would stretch from New York City to Washington DC. If you drove by them at 55 mph, you'd be looking at a different 737 about every one and a half seconds. It would take you four hours to see every one of them. That's pretty amazing. Congratulations Boeing.
Boring plane, but it's a workhorse that gets the job done. No wonder it's had such a long history of good sales. I'll take it any day over a CRJ or ERJ for a short trip.
"Boring plane" that gave me a chuckle. If I'm flying somewhere, I WANT it to be boring.
That 737 just keeps going, and going.
If they had a "737 reunion" with every one that was ever made parked nose-to-tail, the line would stretch from New York City to Washington DC. If you drove by them at 55 mph, you'd be looking at a different 737 about every one and a half seconds. It would take you four hours to see every one of them. That's pretty amazing. Congratulations Boeing.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing 737 NG
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing 737 NG
I worked on the 747 floors for a year and hated it. They promised all the new hires that they had years of work. So I heard they were laying off some people while I was still in their training program. I thought one of my classmates was joking. They even told us all in an auditorium that only white collar fluff type people were going to be laid off. They were saying those on the floor were safe from layoffs.
What a crock that was. I was kind of relieved when I was laid off about 14 mths of working there. I did not sign up for being recalled. That being said I'm rooting for Boeing anyway. I would like to fly on the 787 and the 777. I've been on 737s and 747s.
What a crock that was. I was kind of relieved when I was laid off about 14 mths of working there. I did not sign up for being recalled. That being said I'm rooting for Boeing anyway. I would like to fly on the 787 and the 777. I've been on 737s and 747s.
To oil boy. yes i have seen the " laying off" tons. i worked there for 25 years. if i started to talk about the negative things at Boeing this server couldn't hold it all. but today i chose to not do that.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
A lot of those 737 sales (which included UAL among the customers) are for the 737 MAX version, which is a good competitor to the A-320 NEO (which stands for "New Engine Option"...not a huge airframe update)...
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
A lot of those 737 sales (which included UAL among the customers) are for the 737 MAX version, which is a good competitor to the A-320 NEO (which stands for "New Engine Option"...not a huge airframe update)...
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
As a pilot, I prefer Boeing any day over an Airbus product. Boeings are built for pilots, Airbus is designed by engineers, for engineers.
I have flown both Boeing and Airbus. Boeing is better built by a mile. Just my opinion though, if you ask enough of them many pilots will tell you that they love flying the A320 too.
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757 Guy
I have flown both Boeing and Airbus. Boeing is better built by a mile. Just my opinion though, if you ask enough of them many pilots will tell you that they love flying the A320 too.
My .02
757 Guy
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Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
Apparently I have been under a rock for the last several years when I read the "threatening to switch" article. It seems like they did come up with an update and that's MAX.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
Apparently I have been under a rock for the last several years when I read the "threatening to switch" article. It seems like they did come up with an update and that's MAX.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: andrewg
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
Apparently I have been under a rock for the last several years when I read the "threatening to switch" article. It seems like they did come up with an update and that's MAX.
Lol...ok. Didn't mean to be so hard on you. Being a Boeing employee I guess I got defensive.
Originally Posted By: andrewg
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
737 is everywhere, but they really need to start thinking about a more efficient version as A320neo is really taking business away from the 737.
I remember hearing that Southwest is threatening to switch if they don't come up with a more fuel efficient version.
Where have you been? Have you not heard of the 737MAX? It's going to be even more efficient than the A320Neo. And as for Southwest 'threatening' to switch? That's silly. Southwest was the LAUNCH CUSTOMER for the 737MAX months ago.....they ordered 150 of the aircraft at $19 BILLION. Boeing now has 649 confirmed orders and rising.
Honestly, you should do a bit of research before you make such bold statements.
Apparently I have been under a rock for the last several years when I read the "threatening to switch" article. It seems like they did come up with an update and that's MAX.
Lol...ok. Didn't mean to be so hard on you. Being a Boeing employee I guess I got defensive.
Originally Posted By: 757guy
As a pilot, I prefer Boeing any day over an Airbus product. Boeings are built for pilots, Airbus is designed by engineers, for engineers.
I have flown both Boeing and Airbus. Boeing is better built by a mile. Just my opinion though, if you ask enough of them many pilots will tell you that they love flying the A320 too.
My .02
757 Guy
I've got type ratings in the A-320, B-757/767 and B-747-400...I am a big Boeing fan and much prefer them to the Airbus...Airbus is a decent airplane, but not my favorite. I am stuck flying it because of seniority considerations...can't wait to go back to Boeing...
As a pilot, I prefer Boeing any day over an Airbus product. Boeings are built for pilots, Airbus is designed by engineers, for engineers.
I have flown both Boeing and Airbus. Boeing is better built by a mile. Just my opinion though, if you ask enough of them many pilots will tell you that they love flying the A320 too.
My .02
757 Guy
I've got type ratings in the A-320, B-757/767 and B-747-400...I am a big Boeing fan and much prefer them to the Airbus...Airbus is a decent airplane, but not my favorite. I am stuck flying it because of seniority considerations...can't wait to go back to Boeing...
What will you eventually go back to ?
The new generation of fuel efficient aircraft can move passengers long distances for very little fuel.
The numbers vary wildly, but an older 737-200 got about 65 miles per gallon/passenger in "cattle car" configuration. The -800 gets about 110 MPG/P.
While average loads are around 80% now, and many aircraft have a first class section, and "comfort section", the numbers are as low as 75 MPG/P.
Still, that's exceptional considering a few "forgotten facts". Aircraft travel about 25% fewer miles than driving (on average) . As aircraft travel a much more direct route. And, that aircraft don't have to navigate around large lakes, tall mountains, large sections of "off limits" land areas and so on.
The best way to look at it is that a 737-800 can typically get a passenger from Florida to NY for about 10 gallons of fuel.
The numbers vary wildly, but an older 737-200 got about 65 miles per gallon/passenger in "cattle car" configuration. The -800 gets about 110 MPG/P.
While average loads are around 80% now, and many aircraft have a first class section, and "comfort section", the numbers are as low as 75 MPG/P.
Still, that's exceptional considering a few "forgotten facts". Aircraft travel about 25% fewer miles than driving (on average) . As aircraft travel a much more direct route. And, that aircraft don't have to navigate around large lakes, tall mountains, large sections of "off limits" land areas and so on.
The best way to look at it is that a 737-800 can typically get a passenger from Florida to NY for about 10 gallons of fuel.
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