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In December 2015 first fully assembled Boeing 737-8 MAX under the name Spirit of Renton came through public presentation (rolling out) on the plant in Renton. First flight airplane mad in January 2016 after 49 years after the first flight of Boeing 737.

Production lines of the plant of Spirit Aerosystems Corporation were exposed to very serious modernization. This corporation is manufacturer of the major part of construction of the Boeing 737 airframe. Construction of the bodies, wings, pylons and engine nacelles were subject to changes. Major robot automation as it is anticipated will increase speed of details’ production by 33%.

Airplane went through tests on high tempo. In March 2017 it got FAA certificate but after few weeks EASA certificate as well.

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Airbus A321neo is equipped with engines of new generation and bigger wing tips – sharklets.

Airplanes A321neo allows to reduce fuel consumption by 15% on one passenger from the moment of introduction to operation and up to 20% to 2020. Among other advantages of Airbus A321neo should be marked the fact that this airplane is the most noiseless airplane of this class.

Airbus A321neo may carry 185 passengers in two class version and 236 – in one class version. Flying range of the airplane is 6850 kilometers against 5950 kilometers in case of Airbus A320neo.

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Business class offers 49 flat bed seats that have 177 degree recline. These seats are divided into two sections. First section has 4 rows of seats that have 2-3-2 configuration and the second section – 3 rows with the same configuration.

Location of the galley behind may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats of the 4th row.

The second section of business class seats is located behind the exit row. The noise from the galley and lavatories located behind may be bothersome for passengers’ of the seats of the 7th row.

Economy class consists of 300 standard seats that are located in three sections. Most of the economy class seats have 3-3-3 configuration.

First section includes 6 rows of seats per 9 in each. The seats of the 11th row have the following disadvantages: close location of the galleys and lavatories, reduced seat width and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing.

The main disadvantage of the seats 14A and 14K is no windows.

Due to the exit row located behind the seats of the 16th row are less reclining than standard.

The second section of economy class seats has 16 rows of seats: 14 of them have 3-3-3 configuration and 2 rows contain 3 seats.

The seats 23DEG, 24ABC and 24HJK are considered the best seats because they offer extra legroom. However, these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing. In addition, the seats 24ABC and 24HJK are a little narrower than standard as the tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable.

Close location of the galley will cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 38DEG.

The last section of economy class seats offers 114 seats. Thanks to the exit row in front passengers of the seats 40ABC and 40HJK will feel comfortable as these seats have extra space for their legs. But these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing, have slightly reduced seat width and are located close to the galley.

The seats 42DEG are considered good seats as passengers of these seats will feel comfortable during the flight thanks to extra legroom.

Because of the curvature of the airplane the seats 49A and 49K have limited space for passengers’ legs.

As there are no seats behind, the seats 50C and 50H are often bumped by other passengers and crew members passing by.

Other passengers tend to gather in the area of the seats 52B, 52J and of the seats of the last 53th row while waiting to use lavatories thus causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. Limited legroom makes the seats of the 53th row bad seats.

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This airplane has got from the base model elongated by 10 meters body. Airplane Boeing 777-300 is able to transport up to 550 passengers in one-class configuration for 11135 kilometers distance thanks to more economical efficiency started to successfully replace outdated aircrafts Boeing 747-100 and 747-200.

Boeing 777-300 that got some engineering changes and the most powerful in the world (among passengers airplanes) jet engines GE90-115B but already under the name Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) on April 29th 2004 was delivered to airline company Air France.

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First version of Boeing 737-900ER is the most common in among two versions operated by Turkish Airlines.

This airplane may transport 151 passengers: 16 in business class and 135 in economy class.

Business class seats are located in first 4 rows and have 2-2 configuration. The seats of the 1st row have limited legroom, have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are a little narrower than standard as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable.

The only disadvantage of the seats of the 4th row is location of more crowded economy class behind.

Economy class seats are located in 23 rows: 22 of them have 3-3 configuration and the last row contains 3 seats.

Because of the position of the bulkhead the seats of the 5th row have less space for passengers’ legs. For passengers traveling with babies these seats offer bassinet locations.

Missing window is the main disadvantage of the seat 9A.

Due to the exit row located behind the seats of the 10th row are not reclining.

Passengers of the seats of the 11th row will take advantage of extra legroom. However, these seats do not recline, are narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

The best seats of the economy class are considered the seats of the 12th row. These seats offer additional space for passengers’ legs. But these seats are a little narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

Location of the galley and lavatories behind will cause inconvenience to passengers of the seats 27ABC, 27D and 27DEF. Because of the curvature of the airplane the seats 27ABC and 27DEF are a little narrower and less reclining than standard.

Second version of Boeing 737-900 offers 169 seats in two classes.

Business class consists of 16 recliner seats. All these seats are standard, only the seats of the 1st row have limited space for passengers’ legs due to position of the bulkhead. Among other disadvantages: location of the galley and lavatory in front, lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and slightly reduced width.

Economy class consists of 153 seats. The major part of the seats have 3-3 configuration.

Because of position of the bulkhead the seats of the 5th row have less space for passengers’ legs. Also, these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are narrower than standard because the tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable.

Due to location of the exit row behind the seats of the 12th row have limited legroom.

As the seats of the 13th row are located between two exit rows, they have extra legroom but also are less reclining and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

Passengers of the seats of the 14th row will take advantage of extra space for their legs. The only disadvantage is lack of floor storage during take-off and landing.

The noise from the galleys and lavatories located behind will cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 29ABC, 29D and 30DEF. In addition the seats 29ABC and 30DEF have limited recline that is why these seats are considered bad seats.

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First flight airplane has made on September 1st 2006. Certification process was finished on April 20th 2007. First delivery of Boeing 737-900ER to Lion Air company was made on April 27th 2007 but on May 1st the airplane has made first commercial flight.

At present moment only Boeing 737-900ER is constructed.

Airplanes Boeing 737-900ER may accommodate from 180 to 215 passengers depending on the seats’ configuration and pitch.

As compared to the earlier versions of Boeing 737-900ER in next versions number of passenger seats was increased up to 215 thanks to 2 additional emergency exits. Besides, have been increased flying range of the airplane and maximal take-off weight.

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First version of Boeing 737-800 operated by Turkish Airlines is the most common.

This airplane offers seats of two classes: business and economy.

Business class seats are the seats of first 5 rows on the airplane. Each row contains 4 seats. The middle seats are blocked. So, passengers of business class have more space around.

Due to the bulkhead position the seats of the first row have less space for passengers legs. Also, these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are located close to the galleys the noise from which may cause discomfort.

Location of the more crowded economy class may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats of the 5th row.

Economy class may accommodate 135 passengers. Major part of economy class seats have 3-3 configuration.

The seats of the 6th row are narrower than standard as the tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable.

Missing windows make the seats 7A and 7F bad seats.

Because of the exit row located behind the seats of the 11th row are not reclining.

As the seats of the 12th row are located between two exit rows, these seats on the one hand have extra legroom but on the other these seats have no recline. Among other disadvantages: these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are a little narrower than standard.

The best seats of the economy class are considered the seat of the 14th row. Passengers of these seats will feel comfortable thanks to the extra legroom. However, these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing and have reduced width.

The only disadvantage of the seat 28D is proximity of the galley.

The seats 28ABC and 29 DEF are considered bad seats because they have reduced width due to curvature of the airplane and because of the close location of the galley and lavatory.

This version may transport 159 passengers in two classes.

Business class consists of 12 seats that are located in three rows. The seats of the 1st row have limited legroom, have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are a little narrower than standard.

Economy class consists of 147 standard seats. Most of these seats have 3-3 configuration.

No recline is the main disadvantage of the seats of the 11th row.

Passengers of the seats of the 12th row will take advantage of extra space for their legs. At the same time these seats are not reclining, have no floor storage during take-off and landing and have reduced width because the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable.

Due to the exit row located in front the seats of the 14th row have additional legroom space. But these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are a little narrower than standard.

The noise from the galleys and lavatories may cause discomfort to passengers of the seat 28D.

Location of the galleys and lavatories behind and reduced width make the seats 28ABC and 29DEF bad seats.

The third version of Boeing 737-800 offers 16 recliner seats of business class and 135 standard seats of economy class.

Business class seats are located in four rows and have 2-2 configuration. Because of the position of the bulkhead the seats of the 1st row have less legroom. Among other disadvantages: location of the lavatory and galley in front and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing.

Economy class offers 135 seats. The seats of the 5th row have the following disadvantages: limited legroom, lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and reduced width.

Due to the exit row behind the seats of the 10th row have limited recline.

Passengers of the seats of the 11th row will feel comfortable thanks to extra space for their legs. At the same time these seats are less reclining than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

The seats of the 12th row are considered the best seats as they offer extra legroom. However, these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

Close location of the galleys and lavatories may represent problem for passengers of the seats 26ABC, 26D and 27DEF. In addition limited recline makes the seats 26ABC and 27DEF bad seats.

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First of all Boeing 737-800 was constructed to replace passenger airplane Boeing 737-400 that belongs to Classic series. For today direct competitor of Boeing 737-800 is passenger, narrow-bodied airplane Airbus A320.

Work over the aircraft Boeing 737-800 began on September 5th 1994. First the project was called 737-400X Stretch which has indicated on the airplane-predecessor. Later the project got present designation 737-800.

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