Boeing 737-200

30 Apr 2026 · © EPAerospace

Boeing 737-200 (SX-BCL) in stunning Olympic Airways retro colors, now a rare training airframe at Athens, seen basking under the sun.

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Aircraft

737-200 B732

Olympic Airways retro/heritage livery (used by training org)

SX-BCL

Registration

Airline

SKY Training (ex-Olympic Airways, ex-Hellas Jet, now training organisation)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

ATH/LGAV

37.9364, 23.9445

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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ATH

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-200 is a classic second-generation 737, iconic for launching short-haul jet travel worldwide. SX-BCL is notable for being one of the last airworthy or airport-based -200s in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of 737-200s preserved or stored in Europe; virtually all are retired worldwide.

Record Flights

Operated numerous domestic and European regional routes for Olympic Airways/Greek carriers; not known for ultra-long range flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents for this specific airframe known publicly. Served long years for Olympic Airways. Now repurposed for training.

Future Outlook

Stored at Athens, repainted in Olympic retro colors, used for flight/cabin crew training (static).

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT8D

Engine

28.35 meters

Wingspan

30.53 meters

Length

2,875 kilometers

Range

780 kilometers per hour

Speed

115–130 passengers

Capacity

52,390 kilograms

MTOW

11.28 meters

Height

62.3 kN (14,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certificated prior to modern ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards, generally noisier (mid 1970s jet standards, ~95 dB on approach)

Noise