Boeing 737-700

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-700 (VH-NQI) taxiing at an Australian airport, showing classic split-scimitar blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-700 B737

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-NQI

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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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

A successful member of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family, widely operated for short to medium haul routes; this -700 variant is less common than the -800.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates a small number of 737-700s; the -700 is less common in Australia compared to the -800.

Record Flights

737-700s have been used for some notable long-range flights with auxiliary tanks, but typically operate regional/domestic routes.

Safety & Events

This registration has not been involved in any major incidents.

Future Outlook

These airframes will likely be phased out as airlines receive newer 737 MAX and A320neo family aircraft.

Specifications

CFM56-7B22

Engine

34.32 m

Wingspan

33.63 m

Length

6,370 km

Range

830 km/h

Speed

128-149 passengers

Capacity

70,080 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

89 kN (20,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-90 dB

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