Aircraft Type
Boeing 717 “Baby Boeing”
The Boeing 717 is a compact, efficient narrowbody aircraft that emerged from the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 design, serving primarily as a short to medium-haul passenger jet with excellent operational flexibility.
IATA717ICAOB712ManufacturerBoeingScore5.70/10Range2,645 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators2
Being the last passenger aircraft design from the original McDonnell Douglas before Boeing's merger, featuring superior short-field performance and low operating costs
The Boeing 717 was essentially a rebranded McDonnell Douglas MD-95, and it became the final commercial aircraft design from McDonnell Douglas before being fully absorbed into Boeing
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 717 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
43.79 m
Length
28.54 m
Wingspan
9.93 m
Height
Performance
2,645 km
Range
830 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Rolls-Royce BR715
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A319
✓Lower cabin noise level at 73 dB compared to typical A319 noise levels
✗Slightly shorter range compared to A319's typical range
vs. Embraer E175
✓Larger passenger capacity (134 seats vs. typical E175 capacity of around 76-88)
✗Potentially higher fuel consumption for a larger aircraft
vs. Bombardier CRJ-900
✓More modern design with potentially better passenger comfort features
✗Slightly less efficiency in regional routes compared to CRJ-900