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Carbon brakes
As of July 2008 the 737 features
carbon brakes manufactured by
Messier-Bugatti. These new
brakes, now certified by the
Federal Aviation Administration,
weigh 550–700 lb (250–320 kg) less than the
steel brakes normally fitted to the Next-Gen
737s (weight savings depend on whether
standard or high-capacity brakes are fitted). A
weight reduction of 700 pounds on a Boeing
737-800 results in 0.5% reduction in fuel burn.
v Split Scimitar winglets on a TUIfly 737-800
Short-field design package
A short-field design package is available for the 737-600, -700, and -800, allowing
operators to fly increased payload to and from airports with runways under 5,000 feet
(1,500 m). The package consists of sealed leading edge slats (improved lift), a two-
position tail skid (enabling greater protection against tail strikes that may be caused by
the lower landing speeds), and increased flight spoiler deflection on the ground. These
improvements are standard on the 737-900ER.
Interior
The 737 interior arrangement has changed in successive generations. The original 737
interior was restyled for the 737 Classic models using 757 designs, while 777 architecture
was used for the debut of the Next Generation 737. Designed using Boeing's new cabin
concepts, the latest Sky Interior features sculpted sidewalls and redesigned window
housings, along with increased headroom and LED mood lighting. Larger pivot-bins
similar to those on the 777 and 787 have more luggage space than prior designs. The Sky
Interior is also designed to improve cabin noise levels by 2–4 dB. The first 737 equipped
with the Boeing Sky Interior was delivered to Flydubai in late 2010. Continental Airlines,
Malaysia Airlines, and TUIFly have also received Sky Interior-equipped 737s.
Boeing B737
June 2017
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