Boeing has utilised the Defence Research Agency's wind tunnel at Farnborough for low-speed testing of the new 737’s aerodynamics. The UK facility was used as NASA's Ames facility is currently closed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

In November 1994 Hapag Lloyd was launch customer for the 737-800, with a contract for 16 aircraft airliner far delivery from 1998. The type was selected over the Airbus A320 family.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

SAS's launch contract for up to 70 737-600s was won after an intense sales battle against the McDonnell Douglas MD-95. The deal, valued at $12bn (35 firm orders), includes the right to convert positions to the larger variants of the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

The leasing company Bavaria is one of four German customers to have ordered the new 737 and holds orders and options for the -700. It was the first lessor to join the new family's customer list.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

The three members of the 'next generation' 737 family cover the 100-190 seat market, offering advanced technology combined with a high level of commonality with the existing 737 models.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Artist's impression of the Boeing 737-800, a stretched version of the Series 400, which was launched on September 5, 1994 at Farnborough '94

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Boeing 737-800

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Illustration of the principal changes of the Boeing Model 737-700 (top), 737-800 (lower left) and 737-500X (lower right).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Three-view drawing of Boeing Model 737-700, with additional side elevations of 737-500X (top) and 737-800 (bottom).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998