Boeing 737

Common commercial aircraft

The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body commercial jet aircraft, one of the most widely used passenger planes in aviation history.

First introduced in 1968, it serves primarily on short to medium-range routes.

The 737 family has evolved through several generations, from the original series to the 737 MAX, which faced a worldwide grounding in 2019 after two fatal crashes linked to a flight control system.

Our flight was on a 737.

The aircraft remains central to many airlines' fleets.

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