What will replace the Boeing 717?

What will replace the Boeing 717? As of October 2023, there are 107 Boeing 717-200 aircraft in service with three airlines. Long-term lease from Southwest Airlines, largest operator. To be retired in July 2024 and replaced by Airbus A220-300.

Why is the A220 so good?

Amazing fuel efficiency Compared to other aircraft in its class, this outstrips almost every other model by some stretch. To compare, the 737 MAX 8 achieves 103.2 MPG and the A321neo 107.4 MPG. In terms of fuel burn, the A220 was marketed to achieve 20% better fuel burn than similarly sized aircraft.

Is there a 797?

Despite initial interest from potential customers like United Airlines, the development of the Boeing 797 was put on hold in 2020 as Boeing focused on existing products and market reassessment.

Is the Boeing 717 a good plane?

Efficiency: The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, narrow-body jet that was originally developed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95 before Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas. It is designed for short-haul flights and regional routes, offering efficiency and lower operating costs for airlines on shorter distances.

What is the least safe Boeing plane?

Data indicates that certain aircraft models have higher rates of fatal incidents, including the Boeing 737 MAX 7/8/9/10, Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP, and Boeing 737-100/200.

How many Boeing 717 does Delta have?

Operators. Volotea was the last European operator of the 717. As of December 2022, there were 103 Boeing 717s in service with Delta Air Lines (64), QantasLink (20), and Hawaiian Airlines (19), down from 148 aircraft in 2018.

Is the A220 replacing the 717?

QantasLink's Boeing 717-200s will depart the fleet over the next two years as their successor A220-300s – seen here in a rendering – arrive. QantasLink is starting to retire its fleet of Boeing 717-200s, as it prepares to accept replacement Airbus A220-300s.

What is the not safest airline?

While AirlineRatings.com does not officially release rankings for the least-safe airlines, the following carriers featured at the bottom of the list with one-star rankings: Nepal Airlines (Nepal), Airblue (Pakistan), Sriwijaya Air (Indonesia), Blue Wing (Suriname), Pakistan International Airlines and Air Algerie ( ...

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