IATA 717ICAO B712

Boeing 717

Boeing

Efficient twin-jet airliner built for short-haul routes.

First flight

1998

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

100–117 passengers

Range

2,645 km

Engines

Two BMW/Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofan engines (rear-mounted)

Status

In service

The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle narrow-body jet airliner originally developed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95 before Boeing completed its acquisition of the company in 1997. The aircraft was formally rebranded as the Boeing 717 and entered service in 1999, targeting short-haul and regional routes with capacity for around 100–117 passengers. Powered by two BMW/Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofan engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage, the 717 traces its lineage back to the Douglas DC-9 family. It was designed to operate efficiently on thinner routes and out of smaller airports, offering airlines a cost-effective solution for regional services. Boeing ceased production of the 717 in 2006 after building 156 aircraft, as demand failed to meet expectations. Despite this, the type remains in active service with several carriers, particularly in the United States, where operators value its efficiency and reliability on domestic short-haul networks.

Notable operators

Delta Air Lines is the largest operator of the Boeing 717, with Hawaiian Airlines also operating the type.

Notable facts

›Originally developed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95 before Boeing's 1997 acquisition.
›The Boeing 717 is the only Boeing commercial jet to use rear-mounted engines.
›Only 156 aircraft were built before production ended in 2006.
›The 717 is a direct descendant of the Douglas DC-9, sharing its T-tail and rear-engine layout.
›Southwest Airlines transferred its 717 fleet to Delta Air Lines after acquiring AirTran Airways in 2011.

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Encyclopaedia

The Boeing 717 is an American five-abreast narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The twin-engine airliner was developed for the 100-seat market and originally marketed by McDonnell Douglas in the early 1990s as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 until the company merged with Boeing in August 1997. It was a shortened derivative of McDonnell Douglas’ successful airliner, the MD-80, and part of the company's broader DC-9 family. Capable of seating up to 134 passengers, the 717 has a design range of 2,060 nautical miles [nmi]. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofan engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage.

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