Boeing 737 - the most popular airliner

[@DestinysComputer]

The Boeing 737 is the Toyota Corolla is the aviation world.

[@nitchmakes7550]

Destiny's Computer I agree with you.

[@outwiththem]

@@nitchmakes7550 -- Except The MAX.. that was due Managers faults..

[@FryChicken]

No way; That's the Airbus A320. The 737 is more like the BMW 3-series - fun to drive

[@dasher3532]

@proteusx A 737 or 737 MAX?

[@CitySlicker34]

*RealLifeLore* would like to know your location

[@MagicDragonKatt]

And then a year later 737 max: I'm about to end this flagship's entire career

[@hitthefloorlpu2003]

dc 10 is worse than the max

[@Swag_K1RBY]

barricade gaming personally yes since it crashed and kill ALOT for people but since it’s the past

[@lavergnee]

barricade gaming yes but that was in 1971…

[@hitthefloorlpu2003]

@@lavergnee still the dc 10 sucks

[@mattipaivinen3568]

@@hitthefloorlpu2003 DC10 had some structural design errors they handled. Max had a software oddity they omitted from the pilot training. All because of the profit over safety.

[@aaronchristiancua3542]

lol that ryanair landing in the beggining

[@E9X330]

Think I've seen one where the pilot engaged the thrust reversers midflight ahahahahaha

[@Robbiebraich]

Swiss001?

@@Robbiebraich what does he have anything to do with this?

[@Messerschmidt_Me-262]

Lol 911

[@thighgamingalexo28]

Ikr

[@Sacto1654]

What made the 737 last so long was the fact Boeing was able to turn it into a true 727-200 successor.

[@slowpoke3102]

They had not so good a record either. One of the worst.

[@Commentator541]

Well it is basically a 727

[@ahuman8407]

It is basically a 727 with extra steps

[@adamp.3739]

@@ahuman8407 Technically the B737 is a B727 mod with twin engines

[@Blaznchicken]

Look at the 727, they look alike except the tail

[@ajvanmarle]

"The most popular airliner' 737-Max: "Hold my beer."

[@lucasfragoso7634]

I think you mean "hold my MCAS"

[@CitySlicker34]

Hold my Jet Fuel

[@interstellaraviator6437]

Yes, but you are a bit incorrect. The video was made even before first B737-8 MAX Lion Air crash, the original in Russian about one month earlier.

[@hitthefloorlpu2003]

737 max is a great plane the dc 10 was worse

[@hitthefloorlpu2003]

​@@77l96​737 max is the best

[@deadfreightwest5956]

14:30 - No 737s are made in China. There is a "finishing" plant there to complete interiors. All Boeing 737s are manufactured in Renton, Washington. Fuselages arrive by rail from Spirit in Wichita, Kansas. Thus every Boeing 737 becomes the only aircraft to fly under both the Rocky and the Cascade Mountain ranges.

[@Deca.Knight]

Dead Frt West yes and actually aircraft is the 2nd highest grossing trade from china

[@Bobman84]

Plenty of Chinese manufactured components on Boeings these days.

[@justforever96]

@@Deca.Knight That doesn't mean that they build _Boeing_ aircraft there.

[@justforever96]

So, that doesn't mean they build Boeing aircraft there. They build GM and Ford engines in Mexico, assemble the cars in Michigan. So do we say the car was built in Mexico? Boeing has componets built all over the world, and assembles them in Renton and Everett. The typical modern industrial model (except most do the assembly overseas instead). And if China makes plenty of Boeing components, that doesn't mean they make any _737_ components there, which is what we are discussing. They could produce entire 787s in China, tht wouldn't make him wrong to say that no 737s are built in China.

[@trash4cash454]

10000 planes? Damn they're good!

[@scribcaseteam4717]

500 planes a year

[@NITEHAWK3]

better than scarebus

[@Racko.]

Lol

[@mro-aviation]

Trash4Cash , the MAX has around 5000 orders alone besides the NG orders yet to be fulfilled

[@slowpoke3102]

Large sales do not guarantee safety. 'Now' they are good, but originally had horrible safety record one of the worst in airliner history. Actually similar story for original 747.'s Now lets see if the truth once again is omitted to appease the wealthy schmucks.

[@rehanmemon1325]

B737-800 has considered as the world's safest commercial Aircraft.

[@raiyan3348]

is it weird that i think you are the same guy who voiced the Wings of Russia Documentries

[@hassanelghabedjhjsjh4028]

I thought it was a Maffia Don in 1867 ;p (Maffia Boss)

[@hanoj87]

Hassan El Ghabed Jjdjdd level 737 mafia boss

[@erikhjortsater5461]

@Jonah DiGiacomo Good one

[@chico305SIGMA]

No way. Lol

[@ifpstopmotions9720]

Your Channel is Just perfect. And i can understend your english perfectly

[@SkyshipsEng]

ifp stop motions Yeah my english is a challenge)

[@Colaholiker]

Maybe a challenge for you to speak, but not a challenge to listen to it. There are gazillions of videos on youtube, made by people whose native language is English, and they are sometimes barely understandable. Of course it is obvious that it is not your native language (and neither is it mine), but, it is clearly worth a "thumbs up".

[@typrus6377]

I rather enjoy your accent. I don't think I've found a point where I struggled to understand you- I think you are doing very well

[@slowpoke3102]

Oh well lots of propaganda with a smile on your face??

[@linkfreeman1998]

@@SkyshipsEng Well, Skyships, the thing that makes you favorite is the fact that you talk slower, so most of US could understand.

[@jrs89]

This video was really well done. You are extremely thorough with your research. It can't imagine how long it takes you to prepare a script. I really appreciate the work you did here. Many thanks!

[@SkyshipsEng]

It's a big work. I'm glad you like it)

[@yoyohoolahoop3705]

Great plane, Boeing 737 regularly fly on Ryanair's '700s', as well as its earlier '200' series. It also has an excellent safety record, all considered - but then again, all modern airliners have that reputation nowadays.

[@Boeing787Fan31]

Pratt & Whitney JT8D was also used on the MD-80

[@Lee247Jamaica]

And DC9 and 727

[@anuragshirke2006]

Your videos are awesome ✌

[@SkyshipsEng]

Thank you)

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Anurag Shirke I

[@miks564]

The real reason is because the 737 was the best offer in the 60s. And when the A320 came into service late in the 80s it was easier for the 737 clients to keep flying the model. Also important to note, despite being an old school, older concept, Boeing managed to make it as efficient as the A320. That’s why the 737 will hold the crown of the most successful aircraft (in term of sales) for one or two more years. The crown will probably change before 2021 or 2022 with a bigger number of A320s in the skies. Even when the MAX returns, it won’t be enough to change the sales trend. I just hope Airbus doesn’t make the same error with the A320 as Boeing did with the 737.

[@ZoltyWasTaken.]

See? I learn more from internet than in school This is like history class

[@hededcdn]

Damn straight son. Aviation history.👍

[@ZoltyWasTaken.]

hededcdn HELL YAS

[@airwipe1639]

DNZ_Playz -Gaming I agree, the American school system needs a rework however there’s still many reasons to pay attention in class.

[@Alex-se4tk]

YE

[@kirkmooneyham]

For everyone who commented before bashing on the 737, the MAX is the version with the issues. Boeing should not have offered a reduced AOA package, should have offered better training, and finally, the MCAS should have been able to be cut out fully in the event of failure. Those items are being rectified, and I see no reason once those things have been ironed out why those aircraft will not be great performers.

[@cliby25]

a video on the legendary flying pencil is needed too. best narrow body ever

[@Chris_at_Home]

I worked at P&WA in the late 70s assembling JT8 engines. We used to see the build codes and many were for aircraft for Alaska Airlines. Then I made a life changing choice and moved to Alaska and flew back and forth to work in the oil field. I’d tell my friends that I might have helped build that engine.

[@daveygivens735]

It's amazing to see the evolution of just the engines. The originals were so small and loud and inefficient.

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

They should bring those engines back. They sounded mean. Fuck the fuel economy.

[@MotoXplorer159]

@@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels chill bro its importand to save our planet from climate change or will DIE within 100 years

[@pauloigorfb9423]

O melhor avião! Não é atoa que é o mais vendido até hoje!

[@A320_shrek]

A320?

[@Colaholiker]

Thanks for one more great video on your channel! I guess there is some info missing about cockpit and cabin generations. As far as I know, there have been four generations of cockpits: 1. The original one, all analog gauges 2. The "Classic" one with the two screens on each side 3. The all-electronic NG cockpit (where at least one airline used the screens to look like the "Classic" instruments) 3. The upgraded MAX with bigger screens The interior generations are harder to describe since elements were mixed during later modifications. Obviously there are different wall panels (more rectangular window cover frames or mor oval shaped), different overhead bins (opening upwards in at least three sizes, swing down models in different varieties, like from the old 767 to the dreamliner), and a plethora of different seat models. But one thing remains: The old door derived from the 707. (At least up to the -900) You still need to bend down to engage/disengage the slide and place that ridiculous red strip over the window. On an Airbus the slide is engaged using a lever, and disengages automatically when the door is opened from the outside. Sounds like rocket science to Boeing. :-P But apart from that addition, did you ever consider making great videos like this about Soviet made aircraft or newer models from Russia? People in this part of the world are much less familiar with them and at least I would love to know more about them. Thank you!

[@christofftobing4451]

Original : upgrade Classic : more upgrade NG : even more upgrade MAX : fuck, go back

[@anthonyclayton1615]

This channel is the best show since Wings on the Discovery channel.

[@CaptShami]

737s for life

[@lukasbauer586]

FirstOfficerShami Sadly they’re not gonna be there for long

[@Valor_73737]

My airplane! I have over 16,000 hours at the controls of 737s from the 100 through the 700 models! Spoiled me for any other aircraft!.

[@rafaazkafadey9524]

Awesome video. Boeing 737s are my favorite plane.

[@axio1208]

Indonesia Aviation Me too!

[@daconor91]

why?

[@punyhunk8686]

Why are you asking someone about their opinion?

[@kuiper921]

Me too! Well my favorite commercial aircraft 😜

[@kuiper921]

daconor91 its a vey well rounded aircraft. And it actually flys like an aircraft, not to big and not too small

[@TJK152]

Amazing that the 737-200 and 727 still fly as VIP and cargos today.

[@simonbone]

0:58 "And, I might add, around 1200 aircraft of this model are flying in the air right now." 2020: Maybe not.

[@DavidMarfe]

737 is actually a re-engineered Boeing 707 making the 737 almost 70 years old. Wow

[@johnnyboythepilot4098]

Same story for the A330neo or A320neo. Both utilize +30 year old fuselages.

[@owenshebbeare2999]

@@johnnyboythepilot4098 No, the core of the A320 is 30 years younger, if you go back to the 707, 20 years younger based on the actual 737. Ha4dly young, but 20 years is a big difference.

[@jamesboardman8859]

Thanks for this 737 review. With the plethora of models, and generations built over the years, it is difficult to differentiate one from the other.

[@aleroxit]

The main gear was designed (a million years ago) with simple trucks and fat low pressure tires that can handle operations from primitive dirt fields before modern paved airports proliferated...

[@ethansaviation2672]

What's your point

[@turbofanlover]

It's never been my fav Boeing, but damn, you can't deny its epic success and ongoing popularity.

[@ХвърчилХвърчилков]

737 forever ..

[@chiragbhakta2683]

not gonna lie guy sounds like borat, I LIKE!!!!👍🏻

[@Comrade320]

Chirag Bhakta because it’s Russian English, for our community it sounds not very bad)

[@daveygivens735]

"You'll never fly this...you'll never fly this". And then...he flew this.

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

Take down that comment. *Now!*

[@adamp.3739]

@@Comrade320 Thick Russian accent? Thought so

[@loneaxolotl]

If Joe Sutter designed the Max, there wouldn't be any problem with it at all. I love your videos! I like the comparisons between aircrafts. It was an in depth information. You are very good at this. I actually watched til the end. Well done!

[@AlphaGametauri]

The Max would have been an amazing aircraft if they didn't F it up with the MCAS software and not informing pilots properly

[@dannydaw59]

Skyships didn't get into detail why the 737 became the most popular airliner.

[@adamp.3739]

That MAX popping up as you said "Hello, aviators!" was hilarious xD

[@ressljs]

In a dark humor kind of way.

[@suprimemiray6285]

The 737 is such a legendary plane. Wow Best plane ever

[@LeftIsBest001]

Airbus with its A320 family has long since overtaken Boeing as the most popular airliner.

[@sam.ramphall]

Even before I saw the video I knew I'd like it. Great work. Keep it up, it puts a smile on my face when I come home and see there's one of these published.

[@TonymanCS]

Oh boy my fluffy baby has gone a really long way. Love those silly, illogically placed switches in its cockpit :)

[@newttrz]

0:18 *butter*

[@jackyao8451]

Lol

[@RyzenFTw]

Ryanair

[@greateraviationgl91]

100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 10!

[@newfie0019]

Thanks for one more great video on your channel you get a sub

[@Pwj579]

Sky, can you do an update post- Max grounding and post Pandemic?

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video.☺️

[@MontoyaGamer1_Entertainment]

I'd rather use the three engined Boeing 727-200 because it's quieter due to its rear-mounted engine arrangement

[@yengsabio5315]

In December of 2004, I was still able to fly on a B737-100 (or 200) by Air Philippines! That was also my first experience of flying (in an airplane). Watching those thrust reversers as they fold post-landing was a fascinating sight. Those birds fly no more! They were already retired.

[@Lee247Jamaica]

U might have flown a 200 only 30 100s were built

[@yengsabio5315]

@@Lee247Jamaica Probably.

[@Lee247Jamaica]

@@yengsabio5315 yh

[@marlintheaviator]

Background music in the Beginning?

[@vieuxbal1253]

I must admit that this is an excellent video on the Boeing 737. Everything is well explained and well detailed without dragging on too much. I like the Boeing 737 for its reliability and durability. But I must admit that its design is outdated and that the Airbus A320 or the Embraer E170/E190 are much more beautiful airliners. I hope the successor of the Boeing 737 will have a completely new design.

[@Deaclavilis]

Seems a bit outdated because a 737 is actually heavily modified and adjusted 707. Appearance wise, concept is quite identical.

[@southjerseysound7340]

Sometimes rugged is key,planes need to be in the air as much as possible to make money.

[@justforever96]

Why is it 'oudated'? The important part of a plane is the wing, engines and tail. the fuselage is just a tube. The wings, tail and engines on the 737 are totally new, why does it matter if the fuselage is still using the same old architecture? How pretty it is has nothing to do with how good an aircraft is (and personally I like the look of the 737 better). nd in any case, I thinkk you will find that the fuselage of the modern 737 doesn't actually share much with the original except overall dimensions, appearance and the general architecture. it has been changed extensively over the years.

[@vieuxbal1253]

@@justforever96 no disagreement here. Just saying that it is high time Boeing developed a completely new successor to the legendary 737.

[@frankgaleon5124]

Make a big video about the 787)

[@Vpmatt]

First scene of the Ryanair flight: Flare? What does that mean?

[@doutorgori327]

The narration made me subscribe to this channel!

[@scribcaseteam4717]

Good video) Love the 737

[@douglux657]

The best is the 747 which started the wide body era

[@andrewcunnison6975]

I really like the 737 even the 777 and 787 are my top 2 favs. I think the 737 is a revolutionary plane behind the DC-3 and 747. The 737 changed the face of the single isle plane market and passenger transport we see today. It next to the 747 are the only planes in commercial history to go through so many upgrades from the 737 Original Series to 737 Classic to 737 Next Generation to 737 Max. I mean that wasn't easy at all for Boeing. 737 continue to make strides and will always do. Even tho the a320 giving the 737 a run of competition but I must admit I love the 737 more for how far it has come and where it is now especially with the 737 Max. I have always said this and will continue to say it..."Airbus has the easier side of the plane manufacturing market and Boeing does the hard and dirty work". Not saying I don't like Airbus, both are really good and has put out a lot but history tell the rest. For all those who go with the a320 because if its fly-by-wire, state of the art flight deck, side-stick, etc over the 737, no heart feelings but all I can say is that 'probably' there wouldn't be an a320 if there wasn't a 737. Long live the 737!!!

[@Racko.]

Andrew Cunnison Nice Comment!

[@aisaketakau7824]

In other words you saying that Airbus has been copying Boeing. I have flown in jets planes from both companies and I couldn't tell much difference basically.

[@2adamast]

Nevertheless a French branch of Airbus(1955) and a British branch of Airbus(1949) had their jet airliners before the Boeing 707(1957)

[@BadenAirTraffic]

Very good! - interesting and coll edited, Thumbs Up !

[@trevorh7110]

remember that the new models of the 737 are larger than older aircraft Boeing made

[@DiamondAviator4]

Your chances of either flying on 737 or A320 are high cause there are SO MANY of them 😎

[@SnkNr09]

We had In Yugoslavija 737-300,DC-9,and DC- 10.

[@greateraviationgl91]

But Skyships said in the MD-11 video ”But the Balkan wars began and the planes was not deliverd.”

[@SnkNr09]

@@greateraviationgl91 We had about 10 dc 10 ,not latest version i guess

[@daveslow84]

Love your channel! Great content and narration! :)

[@jeankorbas]

4:16 why the heck i see a nadzi sign on that big paper?

[@greateraviationgl91]

*TRIGGERED*

[@lockheedmartin1968]

This video was made on my birthday!

[@deltastransportadventures4083]

I like Boeing 737NG.

[@Quasquaquorne]

Your work is very excellent!

[@bobbypaluga4346]

10,000 Stubee's sold, that indicates operators are raking in the cash, using the 737, I'm a 757, 747, 767 Lover, but you can't dismiss the 40+ years of success, the 737 has given Boeing and the carriers. Well done

[@nolantherailfan5048]

It's not the only single isle airliner we have the 707 717 727 and 757

[@yumphallangthabal6140]

Best got better. Both Plane and channel. Thanks.

[@MaddocHarrison]

Can somebody tell me what he said at the start I can’t understand his accent

[@ethansaviation2672]

I can and im british, well in the uk there is a lot of different accents

[@tridiots3681]

0:10 sky: ...the most epic... With an automatic crash program and an engine so greatly planned it makes the whole plane point upwards, B737Max really the most epic plane ever

[@tridiots3681]

@@77l96 yep, I'm stupid, haha, no need for you to point out

[@tridiots3681]

@@77l96 and yeah thanks for pointing that out.

[@lukasoertwig6611]

@5:45 Why do you use a A320neo wing?

[@SkyshipsEng]

Lukas Oertwig You got me) Yes, it’s the neo wing

[@cyclingcycles7953]

Tomato tomahto. Potato potahto.

[@THYB737]

because it has sharklets it does not mean it is a A320neo wing.. the sharklets can also be added to normal A320 wings, if airlines desire

[@essesumfui]

anyways it is not a 737 lol

[@flyerkiller5073]

It will be interesting to hear about the Boeing NMA - the new plane after the 737

[@soravulpis96]

Flyer Killer NMA is intended to be more of a replacement for the 757 and smaller 767s

[@tommcglone2867]

@@soravulpis96 the 797 you mean

[@electric7487]

797 / N.M.A. is more of a 757 replacement than a 737 replacement

[@daapz]

Thanks for another interesting video! Looking forward for the video about the MAX family.

[@kingsofserbiangameplay1623]

Great videos as always 😊😊😊😊

[@Koji.Lee.29]

Now the 737-200 was the first plane I ever rode on

[@atharvabendre973]

737s are lit!!

[@duncanmurphy8085]

How do you not have all the subscribers?

[@ellawhite5167]

TheJohnnyrat well he says he's fighting an infection and he's Russian so give him a break

[@crownvicmango7606]

TheJohnnyrat I could understand him completely

[@highflyerpotatoe602]

Loved the vid! THANK YOU SR!

[@RobertoHa-rt3gi]

I just found this video. Thanks so much I really love it, 737 is a great airplane and I hope it will make a comeback

[@rockicwifffyre]

Looking back at this... Boeing screwed over a bit with the MAX update. But the legacy the 737 created still cannot be forgotten, nor ignored. Especially now.

[@terranempire2]

Missed the USN P8 variant

[@andrewhart8638]

Love the "Boeing 737" but my favorite is the "Boeing 757-300"

[@greateraviationgl91]

Me too with Lufthansa and Retro Southwest

[@DeltaStar777]

Try the Airbus 350, now thats a Beauty

[@linkfreeman1998]

@@DeltaStar777 Nahh, more like, Boeing 707.

[@emmettcunninghamjr.5207]

B-737 IS AND HAS BEEN A "WORK HORSE" AND THE MAX VERSIONS WILL BE ONCE AVIONICS AND TRAINING IS COMPLETED. A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO OF THE BOEING 737 FAMILY. THANKS!

[@laredobenjamin7438]

I'm eager to see the video about my favorite 777 !

[@donaldstanfield8862]

I like the small plane with the big tail! It sometimes looks too big at certain angles. 😋

[@sidneydowman7288]

Very good vid mate i like thanks

[@Simon-un5pv]

10,000 views and 10,000 planes For real thought this should have way more views

[@te0nani]

Board Computer: Alpha Vane failure, no plausible Data MCAS: It's PARTY TIME.

[@traceycoates7415]

Nice vid!!

[@MickeyMLAMouse]

Great informational video

[@Error-nu1wu]

This is such an informative video! +1 like!

[@johannesbols57]

Muilenberg allowed the 737 MAX into production with the knowledge of its potential fatal flaw, then he waited until he was ousted, and then Boeing gave him sixty million dollars. I'm a Boeing fan and this is without excuse.

[@genrabbit9995]

Another great video!. :)

[@joshfrenchfrench5297]

Love this video, also a random question, but what is the name of the tune that starts playing at 5.47? I quite like it! Many thanks!

[@diamonddog257]

YES !.... for me to POOP on...... [ but the 737-200 does have a gravel kit, and actually works in north Canada ]

[@ervandrush3116]

Will the Boeing 797 replace the 737 or it will be another market plane?

[@frankgaleon5124]

I think 797 will be a bit larger than 737

[@rnelson299]

797 is a different class than 737

[@THYB737]

737 will never be replaced

[@نادرالیراحمان]

No because the B737 is going to be around much longer after the proposed B797 is produced. The B737NG and B737MAX are going to be around for a number of decades to come.

[@zabotify]

You have great videos!!

[@sorgfaeltig]

To the speaker / commentator of this channel: You could improve your future videos a lot if you would use the right English or US-English words for what you want to express. 1) where the pilots are sitting during the flight is not called the cabin. It's called the cockpit or thr flight deck. 2) When an aircraft series is built in different versions, those versons are NOT called modifications. Just name them VERSIONS. A modification is an alteration of an existing already built individual aircraft that was flying before.

[@chickennuggetdoctor5689]

is the 717 boeings the smallest plane?

[@justinebennettereyes533]

It's from Mcdonnell Douglas

[@chickennuggetdoctor5689]

That's debatable because it was released under Boeing's name. And Boeing upgraded the cockpit and some other features.

[@mlgprez8498]

Yes the 717 is Boeings, but the 737 is probably the smallest plane Boeing made completely by themselves

[@shaun1293]

The 737-100 was arguably smaller.

[@chickennuggetdoctor5689]

technically, thats not what he said though. The 717 was still released under Boeings name I get that the 717 wasn't really made by boeing but technically it is boeings smallest plane.

[@boeingpilot7002]

An additional version of the B737 is flying - the B737-900ER (Extended Range) version. It has more powerful engines, fuel capacity and a higher maximum gross takeoff weight. The B737-900 standard version has a MGTOW of 174,200 lbs (the same as MGTOW for the B737-800); on the B737-900ER it is 187,700 lbs. Compared to the -800, the -900/-900ER handle like a truck, and for me, it wasn't nearly as fun to fly, nor to land. My all-time favorite was the B737-300 Classic round-dial (non-EFIS/glass panel). It was Boeing's first iteration of the next generation of 737 after the -100/-200, hence it was a new design without any modifications or fuselage extensions. It was one of the best-balanced aircraft that I've ever flown, and it was very easy to land. The -900ER is harder to land well because the final approach speed (Vref) has to be artificially increased due to the extended fuselage to prevent tail strikes (150-160 knots vs. 130-135 knots for the classic). The same is true for takeoff - rotation speed (when the nose is pulled up to lift off) is also artificially increased, for the same reason. The B737ER can be identified by an extra escape hatch on each side of the aircraft, behind the wing. On some aircraft it is a functioning escape hatch, required because of the passenger capacity of the aircraft. On 737-900ERs operated by United, Delta, American, and some other carriers, the outline of the hatch is visible on the exterior of the aircraft, but not on the inside of the airplane, since it is non-functional (not required to be due to lower seating capacity). Otherwise, the B737-900 standard and the B737-900ER are identical in appearance. A final point is regarding the "winglets" (the vertical wing extensions at the wingtips). For our airline, the first version was called a "blended winglet", which was only swept upward. Because it reduces "induced drag" at the wingtips, we realized a 3 - 5% savings in fuel burn over non-winglet equipped aircraft. The next version of winglet (which was installed on our aircraft well in advance of the B737 MAXs first flights by our company) was called a "scimitar winglet", with extensions pointing both up and down at the wingtip. The scimitars were installed on all of our B737NGs due to the additional fuel savings that they offered (another 3 - 6%).