Boeing 737-900ER

27 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Photo shows typical Delta livery. The rainy and foggy conditions are seen, with the Atlanta airport terminal and control tower in the background.

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Aircraft

737-900ER B737

Delta Air Lines (standard)

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The 737-900ER is the largest member of Boeing's best-selling 737 family and is commonly used for high-density domestic and short-haul international routes. Delta is the largest operator of the 737-900ER.

Fleet Rarity

Delta operates one of the largest fleets of 737-900ERs; model is moderately common in the US but less so globally compared to A320s or other 737 variants.

Record Flights

No known record-breaking flights, but regularly used on longer domestic US routes.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong service record; 737 family incidents are well-documented but the 900ER model is not particularly incident-prone.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years within major US airlines, including Delta.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

42.1 meters

Length

5,990 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

180-220 passengers

Capacity

85,139 kg

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

120.1 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typical); 82-85 dB on departure

Noise

Registration number not visible; some model details are inferred based on gate, airline, and configuration.