Boeing 737-800

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29 May 2026 · © Unknown

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N318SF) climbing out with distinctive split scimitar winglets against a clear blue sky.

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Katl_spotter13 · 29 May 2026

Nice one!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

American Airlines standard livery

N318SF

Registration

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Superb clarity and profile angle; great light and sky, full aircraft perfectly framed for a standout shot.

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world’s most popular narrowbody airliners and forms the backbone of many major airline fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; American Airlines operates over 300 737-800s.

Record Flights

Commonly used on transcontinental and high-frequency domestic routes in the US, not known for record-setting routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has had several incidents and accidents over its history, but is generally considered reliable. Not to be confused with the 737 MAX series.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread service, likely to be gradually replaced by newer models (e.g., 737 MAX) over the next decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on approach, type-specific)

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