Boeing 737-800

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A Gol Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737-800 climbs into dramatic stormy skies, a typical sight over South America's busy air corridors.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Gol Linhas Aéreas livery

Airline

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

GLO / G3

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Photo grade

Score: 58.0

Dramatic clouds add mood, but the aircraft is quite small in frame and detail is hard to see.

Location

Royal highland centre event ring

Edinburgh Airport · EDI/EGPH

55.9411, -3.3725

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most widely operated commercial aircraft worldwide; key member of the Boeing Next Generation (737NG) family.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; GOL is one of the largest operators of this type in South America.

Record Flights

Commonly used for domestic and regional flights in Brazil and South America; not used for record-breaking ultra-long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 model has been involved in various incidents worldwide, but this airline (GOL) had flight 1907 involved in a midair collision in 2006 (not this frame).

Future Outlook

Many 737-800s will remain in service for several years as backbone of short-haul fleets; some are being converted to cargo/freighter roles.

Specifications

CFM56

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine (typical for 737-800/CFM56)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically low 80s dB on approach)

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