Envisioned in 1964, the initial 737-100 made its first flight in April 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa. The lengthened 737-200 entered service in April 1968, and …

Apr 9, 2024 · The Boeing 737 took to the skies for the first time 57 years ago today, on April 9th, 1967. The aircraft, registered as N-73700, was flown by Boeing's Assistant Director of Flight …

Jan 8, 2020 · In 1979, Boeing began development on the 737's first major revamp, seeking to increase both the range and the capacity of the jet. The 737-300 was announced at 1981's …

Aug 3, 2020 · Construction of the first 737 aircraft took place at Boeing's plant at Boeing Field in Seattle, in the same building (Plant 2) where aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-52 …

Mar 5, 2024 · On April 9, 1967, the prototype Boeing 737 takes off from Boeing Field in Seattle. The so-called "Baby Boeing" is a narrow-bodied, twinjet, medium-range plane designed to fill …

Feb 4, 2025 · The first Boeing 737 flew on April 9, 1967. With seating for around 100 passengers and a range of 2,500 miles, the aircraft was designed with efficiency and performance in mind.

Aug 19, 2024 · The story of the first Boeing 737 ever built, N515NA, is one of innovation, exploration, and legacy. From its early days as a prototype to its years of service with NASA, …

The aircraft made its first flight with Brien Wygle and Lew Wallick at the controls on April 9, 1967. Boeing used the 737 as a flight test aircraft before selling it to NASA in 1974.

Apr 8, 2019 · Airlines all over the world have ordered over 1500 Boeing 737s, while Boeing themselves made and delivered 10.510 of them so far. And on this day in history, on April 9 th …

The maiden flight of the 737 was on 9 April 1967, just two years after the launch of the project. In command was Boeing's assistant Director of Flight Operations, Brien Wygle and the Chief …