boeing 717
what it means for the
airtran airways passenger
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AirTran Airways' 717 aircraft was created with the passenger in mind, resulting in the quietest, most modern and comfortable airplane in the sky today. Showing a commitment to technology and engineering as well as passenger safety, AirTran Airways was the launch customer of the 717.
Modern and Luxurious Interior
The spacious interior of the 717 provides passenger comfort, whether traveling for business or with the entire family on vacation. The aircraft's state-of-the-art amenities ensure passenger comfort, from parents with young children to those passengers with special needs.
- 117 seats in mixed class configuration - 12 Business Class, 105 coach
- 100 percent fresh air flowing throughout the cabin
- 18 percent increased capacity with EasyFit overhead storage bins (same storage capacity per person as Boeing's 747 aircraft).
- Three-by-two coach class seating, reducing the number of middle seats
- Three modern lavatories - one in the forward cabin and two in the rear
- Moveable armrests on 85 percent of aisle seats for passengers with special needs
- A curtain closing off the rear lavatory for passengers with special needs
Safety and Environmental Improvements
The 717's design combines personal safety advancements with the environmentally conscious BR715 engine, created by Rolls-Royce.
- Back-lit handrails along the EasyFit overhead bins
- Significantly reduced noise and exhaust emissions
- Environmentally-conscious - 24 percent better fuel efficiency than similar aircraft
Flight Deck Advancements
The 717's two-crew flight deck was developed with the most technologically advanced avionics of any aircraft in its class. Pilots from different airlines met with Boeing engineers for nearly two years to design a flight deck that would be as modern tomorrow as it is today.
- Six interchangeable liquid crystal display screens
- Two Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Honeywell flight guidance system
- Dual Flight Management system
- Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
- Predictive windshear detection and guidance systems