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How the 737-900ER fits into the 737 story

737-900ER is an in-service member of the Boeing 737 family, known for the long NG branch that previewed where the family was heading before the MAX era.

The 737-900ER earned a distinct place in the Boeing 737 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

2007

Seating

177 to 220

Range

3,200 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The 737-900ER stands out within the Boeing 737 family because it captures the long NG branch that previewed where the family was heading before the MAX era.

It entered service in 2007 with CFM56-7B engines, typical seating for 177 to 220, and published range of about 3,200 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
B739
Designator references
Engines
CFM56-7B
Type data
Service entry
2007
Operator records
Typical seating
177 to 220
Operator layouts
Range
3,200 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.