Aviation

How to identify a Boeing 737. Boeing's 737 is the "little engine that could" of modern commercial airliners. The 737 first took to the air in 1965 and has since been manufactured in seven models.

Airbus Industrie represents Boeing's primary competitor in the manufacture of large, commercial, jet aircraft. Airbus...

The Boeing 707 is the Grand Old Lady of jet airliners. No longer in production, 707s still work hard knitting the world community together.

The Boeing 757 (along with the 767) might be thought of as third-generation airliners. The 757 was designed to replace the venerable 727 and fly the mid-range routes.

Carrying up to 300 passengers 6,000 to 7,000 miles in comfort and safety by using only two modern, turbofan jet engines, the 767 is the epitome of efficient air transportation.

Carry 300 or more people 10,000 miles on two engines? Boeing believes its new 777 will be a major player on very-long-distance international routes in the 21st century.