Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft with fixed radar antenna. Developed for Royal Australian Air Force under Project Wedgetail. Features Northrop Grumman MESA radar with 600 km range. Operates with 10 operator consoles, including 4 on starboard side
Boeing launched 767 program in 1978 as 7X7, first prototype flew in 1981. First Boeing wide-body with two-crew glass cockpit, developed jointly with 757. Designed for fuel efficiency with seven-abreast seating and conventional tail. Featured Pratt & Whitney JT9D or General Electric CF6 turbofans
USAF developed C-17 as replacement for aging C-141 Starlifter. Based on YC-15 prototype with swept wings and more powerful engines. Program faced significant development issues costing nearly $1.5 billion. First flight occurred one year late in 1991
Boeing windows have wide, angular side angles, while Airbus windows have sharp right angles. Boeing noses are sharp and pointy, while Airbus noses are round and semi-circular. Boeing engines have flat bottoms and circular tops, while Airbus engines are circular. Boeing engines are mounted forward, while Airbus engines are under wing
American Airlines leads with 1,715 aircraft, founded in 1926. United Airlines ranks second with 1,271 aircraft, largest Boeing operator. Delta Air Lines operates 1,271 aircraft, third largest globally. Southwest Airlines specializes in low-cost flights with 737 fleet
Ranking based on Statista's 2022 aerospace and defense manufacturer data. Revenue measured in billions of US dollars