Boeing 737-700

07 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-700 (VH-NVW) taxiing at Sydney Airport in clear daylight, showing the airline's distinctive livery and blended winglets.

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Katl_spotter13 · 08 May 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

737-700 B737

Virgin Australia standard livery (with special nose art graphic)

VH-NVW

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) family, widely operated on short and medium-haul routes around the globe. Virgin Australia is a major operator in the Australasian region.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare, as the 737-800 is common and forms the backbone of many major airline fleets, including Virgin Australia.

Record Flights

Commonly used across Australia and nearby international cities, but not notable for any major record flights.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737-800 has been involved in various incidents globally, but the airframe in the image VH-NVW has not been associated with any major publicly-known events.

Future Outlook

Still in active airline service as of 2024, with many years of operational life remaining given fleet plans.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~84 dB on approach)

Noise