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SELECTED PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Scott E. Carson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Renton, Washington, U.S.A.
The Boeing 747-400
747-8
Boeing launched the 747-8 program, including
the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and
the 747-8 Freighter, in late 2005. The Freighter will
enter service in third quarter 2010, followed by
the Intercontinental in second quarter 2011. The
747-8 will be the only airplane in the 400- to 500-
seat market, seating 467 passengers in a typical
three-class configuration (51 more than the
747-400). The Freighter will carry 16 percent more
revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 Freighter,
and will be the industry’s only nose-cargo-loading
jet. Both the passenger and freighter variants of
the 747-8 have an increased maximum takeoff
weight of 442,252 kilograms (975,000 pounds)
and represent a new benchmark in fuel efficiency
and noise reduction, allowing airlines to lower fuel
costs and fly into more airports at more times of
the day. Production of the 747-400 will end in
2009; the 747-8 family will enter service in 2010.
The 747-8 family also includes a VIP version,
which provides 4,786 square feet of cabin space.
Orders: 1,524*
Deliveries: 1,410*
The Boeing 777-200ER
777-200LR
777-300ER
The 777 family of airplanes is the market leader in
the 300- to 400-seat segment. The 777 is pre-
ferred by airlines around the world because of its
fuel efficiency, reliability and spacious passenger
cabin. The 777—the world’s largest and longest
range twinjet—seats from 301 up to 368 passen-
gers in a three-class configuration with a range of
5,240 nautical miles for the 777-200 and 9,395
nautical miles for the 777-200LR Worldliner (longer
range). The 777 family started with the 777-200;
the 777-200ER (extended range); a larger 777-300;
the capabilities of the family was later extended
with the introduction of the longer-range models,
the 777-300ER and the 777-200LR; and the
new 777 Freighter.
Orders: 1,098*
Deliveries: 748*
The Boeing 767-200ER
767-300ER
767-400ER
The 767 is the first widebody jetliner to be
stretched twice. The 767-300ER is 6.43 meters
(21 feet) longer than the original 767-200ER, and
the 767-400ER is 6.43 meters (21 feet) longer
than the 767-300ER. The 767 is the favorite air-
plane on Atlantic routes, crossing the Atlantic
more frequently than any other airplane. The 767
has the lowest operating costs of any existing
twin-aisle airplane. The 767-200ER will typically
fly 181 to 224 passengers up to 6,600 nautical
miles, while the 767-300ER offers 20 percent
more passenger seating than the 767-200ER
and has a range of almost 6,000 nautical miles.
A freighter version based on the 767-300ER
fuselage is available. Boeing also offers the
767-400ER, which seats 245 to 304 passengers
and has a range of 5,625 nautical miles. In a
high-density inclusive-tour arrangement, the
767-400ER can carry up to 375 passengers.
Orders: 1,039*
Deliveries: 969*
The Boeing 737-600 737-700
737-800 737-900ER
The Boeing 737 is the best-selling family of com-
mercial jetliners of all time. The Next-Generation
737s (-600/-700/-700ER/-800/-900ER) incorporate
advanced technology and design features that
translate into cost-efficient, high-reliability operations
and superior passenger satisfaction. The 737 spans
the entire 110- to 220-seat market with ranges of
more than 3,000 nautical miles. This flexibility gives
operators the ability to effectively respond to
market needs. The 737 family also includes
three business jets, called BBJs — derivatives of
the 737-700, 737-800 and the 737-900ER.
Orders: 8,160 (total for all 737s)*
5,026 (Next-Generation)*
Deliveries: 5,890 (total for all 737s)*
2,756 (Next-Generation)*
The Boeing 787 Boeing is focusing its new airplane development
efforts on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a super-
efficient commercial airplane that applies the latest
technologies in aerospace. The airplane will carry
210 to 330 passengers and fly 2,500 to 8,500
nautical miles, while providing dramatic savings
in fuel use and operating costs. Its exceptional
performance will come from improvements in
engine technology, aerodynamics, materials and
systems. It will be the most advanced and efficient
commercial airplane in its class and will set new
standards for environmental performance and pas-
senger comfort. The 787 family also includes VIP
versions, which provide more than 2,400 square
feet of cabin space and can fly its owners almost
anywhere in the world nonstop.
Orders: 910*
First delivery scheduled for 2010
Boeing Commercial
Aviation Services
Boeing Commercial Aviation Services provides
Lifecycle Solutions, the industry’s most complete
range of products and services, aimed at bringing
superior value to our customers throughout the
lives of their Boeing fleets. This organization is
committed to the success of the air transport
industry through a comprehensive worldwide cus-
tomer support network, E-enabled systems for
greater maintenance and operational efficiency,
freighter conversions, spare parts, airplane
modification and engineering support. Alteon,
the Boeing training component, is a Boeing
Commercial Airplanes business unit reporting
through Commercial Aviation Services. Addi -
tionally, Commercial Aviation Services oversees
the Jeppesen and Aviall subsidiaries, and joint
ventures such as Aviation Partners Boeing and
Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services.
*Orders and deliveries are as of December 31, 2008.