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Boeing 737 Next Generation

Short-to-medium-haul airliner

The 737 Next Generation family includes the 737-600, -700, -800 and -900 series.

Manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft type
Single-aisle jet
Passenger capacity
110–220
Maximum range
3,200 nmi
Engine options
2 × CFM56-7B
First flight
Not available
Production status
Passenger production ended
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Aircraft details

Manufacturer
Boeing
Family
737
Aircraft type
Single-aisle jet
Primary role
Short-to-medium-haul airliner
Production status
Passenger production ended
Passenger capacity
110–220
Maximum range
3,200 nautical miles
Engine options
2 × CFM56-7B
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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:41:33 +0000

Malta Air 737 window-loss event: Fractured blade punctured engine inlet forward of fan

<p>Investigators find evidence of fatigue as well as bird remains in powerplant of Ryanair Group jet. US investigators have indicated that a single fan-blade from a Ryanair Group Boeing 737-800 detached and was thrown forward during July’s in-flight window loss over Greece. Blade 10 of the right-hand CFM International CFM56 powerplant had fractured and separated&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/malta-air-737-window-loss-event-fractured-blade-punctured-engine-inlet-forward-of-fan/">Malta Air 737 window-loss event: Fractured blade punctured engine inlet forward of fan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:40:19 +0000

US investigators rap Ryanair chief O’Leary for premature remarks on Malta 737 depressurisation

<p>NTSB chair scolds head of carrier over claims Greek engine failure incident was unrelated to age or maintenance. US investigators have admonished Ryanair Group chief Michael O’Leary for premature remarks regarding the Boeing 737-800 incident involving an uncontained right-hand engine failure and damage to a passenger window. The jet, operated by Ryanair’s Malta Air division,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/07/us-investigators-rap-ryanair-chief-oleary-for-premature-remarks-on-malta-737-depressurisation/">US investigators rap Ryanair chief O’Leary for premature remarks on Malta 737 depressurisation</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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Aircraft names

Boeing 737 Next Generation Boeing 737NG 737 Next Generation 737NG 737-600 737 600 737-700 737 700 737-800 737 800 737-900ER 737 900ER