Boeing 717
Role
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Narrow-body jet airliner
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National origin
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United States
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Manufacturer
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Designer
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McDonnel Douglas
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First Flight
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September 2, 1998
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Introduction
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October 12, 1999 with AirTran Airways
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Status
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Out of production, in service
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Primary users
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Southwest Airlines, Hawaiin Airlines, Cobham, Blue1
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Produced
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1998-2006
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Number built
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156
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Developed from
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McDonnel Douglas MD-80
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The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner, developed for the 100-seat market. The airliner was designed and marketed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95, a third-generation derivative of the DC-9. Capable of seating of up to 117 passengers, the 717 has maximum range of 2,060 nautical miles (3,820 km). The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofan engines.
The first order was placed in October 1995; McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997 prior to production, and the first planes entered service in 1999 as the Boeing 717. Production ceased in May 2006 after 156 were produced.
