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01 Apr 2026 · © Milan Kloek Photography

A vivid view of a FlySafair Boeing 737-800 winglet with special Springbok livery, soaring above the clouds.

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Aircraft

FlySafair Springbok/Springbok livery

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Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of global short- and medium-haul travel, the Boeing 737 Next Generation series is one of the world\'s most successful commercial jetliner families.

Fleet Rarity

FlySafair is a major operator of the 737-800 in southern Africa.

Record Flights

B737NGs are often used on long domestic and some transcontinental flights, but not ultra-long-haul.

Safety & Events

The B737-800 has an excellent safety record among Boeing narrowbodies.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread service, but being gradually replaced by 737 MAX.

Specifications

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 compliant (typ. ~89-93 dB on takeoff)

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