Program launched: July 18, 2005
Launch customer:
Lion Air (30 firm/30 options)
Delivery date for first aircraft: First half of 2007
Major changes:
1. Enhancements to slats and trailing edge flaps
2. Two-position tailskid
3. A flat rear pressure bulkhead
4. Strengthened wings
6. Optional: Blended winglets; 2 aux tanks
7. 2 more pax exits, aft of the wing
Details:
26 more passengers than 737-900 (215 in single class config.)
Range: 3,205 nm
Weighs 10,000 lbs. less than the A321
Engine: CFM-56B