The Boeing 737 was developed following the success of the 707 and 727, offering airlines an alternative to the larger models ? ideal for shorter routes with fewer passengers. It undertook its maiden flight in 1967 and began flying commercially for Lufthansa as the 737-100. A significant order from United Airlines saw the slightly larger 737-200 built, which would soon become the standard size model. Despite slow sales initially, these early models would eventually prove to be an enormous success, and herald the beginnings of a family of airliners that are still in production today as the 737 MAX. By the time the final 737-200 was delivered in 1988, over 1,000 examples had been built for customers around the world. These included military variants and those capable of carrying cargo. Today, a small number remain in service, providing a useful role in serving Canada's remote communities and in developing countries. With over 150 images, this book looks at the history of the Boeing 737-100 and -200 and the many airlines and operators around the world that have flown them. AUTHOR: Matt Falcus is the author of a number of books on aircraft and airports, and has written for various magazines including Airways, Airliner World, Airports of the World and Aviation News. He has worked on aviation content for CNN Travel, the BBC and Channel 4. He is the editor of AirportSpotting.com and a private pilot. His popular Airport Spotting Guides book series has accompanied thousands of enthusiasts spotting at airports around the world. Other aviation book titles include 50 Airliners That Changed Flying (History Press), Handley Page Herald Timelines (Destinworld) and Aerospatiale/BAC Concorde Timelines (Destinworld).
