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Boeing 737-800 Next Generation Airliner Variant

The Boeing 737-800 is a high-capacity Next Generation 737 airliner variant that extended the single-aisle family’s range and passenger capability for short- to medium-range markets. It remains distinct from the 737-800BCF converted-freighter boundary and from the MAX 8 successor branch.

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Aliases
Boeing 737-800737-800737-800NGNext-Generation 737-800737-8AS
Family Name
Boeing 737-800
Full Name
Boeing 737-800 Next Generation Airliner Variant
Roles
airliner
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing 737-800 is a high-capacity Next Generation 737 airliner variant that extended the single-aisle family’s range and passenger capability for short- to medium-range markets. It remains distinct from the 737-800BCF converted-freighter boundary and from the MAX 8 successor branch.
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Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      wing
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      Two CFM International CFM56-7B high-bypass turbofans for the Boeing 737-800; exact -7B thrust subrating is not inferred.
    Name
    Boeing 737-800 CFM International CFM56-7B installation
    Notes
    Boeing identifies the 737-800 as a 737 Next Generation model and lists CFM56-7B engines; CFM International identifies CFM56-7B as the exclusive engine for the Boeing Next-Generation 737. The canonical relationship is recorded at exact CFM56-7B family precision without inferring a thrust subrating.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 02:59:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 19:18:30 UTC