Boeing 737-900ER
General Information
Manufacturer: Boeing
Role: Narrow-body jet airliner
First flight: September 1, 2006
Primary airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Passenger seating: 189-215
Models: 737-900
Features
- CFM International CFM56-7 series engines
- Rockwell Collins avionics
- Glass cockpit
- Upgraded wings and aerodynamics
- Redesigned interior configurations
Fun Facts
- The 737 Next Generation (NG) is the name given to the 737-600, 737-700/-700ER, 737-800, and 737-900/-900ER variants.
- A Short Field Performance package is standard equipment for the 737-900ER.
- Typical cruise speed is 530 mph (853 km/h; 460 kt).
- The 737 became the first commercial jet airplane to surpass the 10,000 orders milestone in July 2012 thanks to United Airlines order of 100 737 MAX 9s and 50 Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range) aircraft.
- The 737-900ER has a flight range of 2,870 miles (4,587 km).
Type Rating
Pilots must earn their type rating in the Boeing 737-900ER to be qualified to fly this aircraft. In most cases, the airline you fly for will get you type-rated.
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