boeing 717

Boeing 717 Specifications

Boeing 717



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Seating 117 Passengers
12 Business Class
105 Coach
Configurations 2-by-2 seating in Business Class
3-by-2 seating in coach
Length 124 feet
Wingspan 93 feet 4 inches
Tail height 29 feet 1 inch
Engines Rolls-Royce BR715
Maximum takeoff weight 121,000 pounds
Fuel capacity 3,670 U.S. gallons
Maximum range 1,430 nautical miles
(1,647 statute miles)
Altitude capability 37,000 feet
Cruise speed Mach 0.76 (504 mph)
Cargo capacity 935 cubic feet

Raising the bar in the airline industry, the 717 aircraft has proven itself to be the quietest, most economical and fuel-efficient twinjet in the sky today. Introduced to the flying public by AirTran Airways in 1998, the 717 has increased profitability for the airline and smoothed the way for additional technological advancements in future aircraft models.

The 717 is ideally suited for short-range routes with quick airport turnaround times. With a range of more than 1,500 statute miles, the 717 can fly all day with minimal ground servicing. Developed using the DC-9’s airframe durability, the 717 aircraft features structural refinements, environmentally friendly engines, an updated flight deck with technologically advanced avionics’ systems, a new interior and enhanced performance.

"AirTran Airways saved more than $3 million in fuel costs alone in its first year of operation," said Joe Leonard, AirTran’s chairman and chief executive officer. "We estimate our maintenance costs have dropped 45 percent. Now that we have all 717 aircraft in our fleet, we’re not only the youngest fleet in America, but perhaps the most cost-efficient as well."

Flight Deck Technology

  • Most modern and proven avionics technology of any aircraft in its class
  • Six interchangeable liquid crystal display screens
  • Honeywell VIA 2000 computer
  • 2 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Dual Flight Management system
  • Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
  • Central Fault Display system
  • Predictive windshear detection and guidance system

Engines and Systems

  • Two advanced Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass-ratio engines
  • Significantly reduced noise emissions, making it the quietest cabin environment in its class
  • Average of 24 percent increased fuel efficiency versus DC-9 aircraft
  • More than 60 percent below limits for exhaust emissions
  • Lower fuel consumption – 5 to 8 percent less during cruise
  • Ability to refuel without lifts or ladders
  • Cargo and baggage loading that requires no ground support equipment

In-Flight Improvements

  • One hundred percent fresh air flowing throughout the cabin
  • Built-in ice bin in forward galley
  • Back-lit handrails along EasyFit overhead storage bins
  • Updated jumpseat with two individual seats connected
  • Three modern lavatories
  • At least one baby-changing station on each aircraft
  • 18 percent increased capacity in overhead storage bins (same storage capacity per person as Boeing’s 747 aircraft)
  • Moveable armrests on 85 percent of aisle seats for passengers with special needs

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