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Once upon a time, one of us collected stamps, badges, candy wrappers hidden behind packaging of chewing gum. rubber bands, exchanged identical “exhibits” from the collection for something new, in the end almost everyone had their own collection, and some continue to collect something to this day =)))

On July 2, at Vnukovo airport, the lenses of spotters took aim at various types of aircraft, and each of the participants added to my collection of photo cards with steel birds!Most often, airplanes from the manufacturer Boeing, model 737, flew in front of aerial photographers!
Today we will present to your attentionMost Popularnarrow-body jet aircraft in the world -Boeing 737 aircraft from the UTair airline collection caught in the lens of my camera!!! Perhaps you have already flown some of them, and some are yet to fly!!!


01. At the end of 2007, the first Boeing 737 Classic appeared in the airline’s fleet.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VP-BVL | 1998 | Delivery date: 12/15/2007


All Boeing 737 aircraft are divided into 3 families: 737 Original (models -100/-200), 737 Classic (models -300/-400/-500) and 737 Next Generation (models -600/-700/-800/-900). UTair airline operates 39 aircraft of the Classic family and 9 aircraft of the Next Generation (NG) family.

02. After the first new product in the fleet, replenishment arrived a little more than six months later, and in August 2008 the aircraft fleet Three more overseas vehicles arrived. One of the three was just hiding behind the lighting mast.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VP-BYK | 1998 | Delivery date: 08/02/2008


In total, at the end of 2008, 7 Boeings in UTair livery roamed the skies.

All 737-500 aircraft in the airline's fleet have a two-class layout: 4 seats in business class and 110 seats in economy class.

03. One of the Boeings actively changing their branding registered with one of the largest airlines in Russia in 2009. During this time, he managed to fly in the liveries of UTair, the United Nations, and most recently, as part of supporting Ekaterinburg’s application for the right to host the World Universal Exhibition “EXPO 2020” at fuselage The company logo "Ekaterinburg World Expo 2020" was applied to the snow-white liner. Catch the plane at the airports of the UTair route network.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VP-BAE | 1994 | Delivery date: 03/01/2009


04. In 2009, the fleet was replenished with 10 American aircraft.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VP-BXO | 1993 | Delivery date: 08/22/2009


05. In 2010, the airline expanded its Classic family model range, adding 6 Boeing 737-400 aircraft to its fleet. A distinctive feature of the 737-400 model from the 737-500 is the fuselage extended by 5.44 meters, on each side there are two emergency exits to the wing and a pair of windows missing.

UTair | Boeing 737-46M | VQ-BHZ | 1996 | Delivery date: 09/02/2010


06. If you pay attention, you will notice that the plane has beveled wingtips “winglets”. Their use provides a number of advantages for the airline: reduction in operating costs due toreducing fuel consumption by 3.5 - 4.0%; reduction in engine maintenance costs; increaseflight range; increase in carrying capacity; improvement of take-off characteristics and flight altitude indicatorsobstacles; increasing the optimal cruising altitude; reduction of noise level during takeoff;reduction of harmful emissions due to lower thrust in cruising mode. Efficiency in each case depends on the type of aircraft, the nature of the load, the route and many other factors.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VQ-BJN | 1997 | Delivery date: 05/07/2011


07. At the end of May 2011, the first medium-haul Boeing 737-800 aircraft arrived from the assembly line from Seattle from the Next Generation family with Sky Interior trim. UTair airline became the first operator of Boeing aircraft of this modification in Russia and Eastern Europe.

UTair | Boeing 737-8GU | VQ-BQQ | 2011 | Delivery date: 05/28/2011


08. UTair operates more than 100 flights a day from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, so you can roughly calculate how many passengers fly on the airline's planes to cities in Russia, near and far abroad.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VQ-BJL | 1998 | Delivery date: 06/30/2011


09. Aircraft of the NG family have a three-class layout - business class (6 seats), economy comfort (36 seats) and economy class (117 seats).

UTair | Boeing 737-8AS | VQ-BJG | 2002 | Delivery date: 07/28/2011


10. An agreement on strategic cooperation was signed between UTair and TRANSAERO airlines. Development project transfer passenger transportation VKO Connect implies an opportunity for TRANSAERO and UTair passengersmake transit flights through Vnukovo using “through” tariffs. It is assumed that the appliedtechnology for servicing transfer passengers makes it possible to reduce transfer time between domestic and international flights.

UTair | Boeing 737-8AS | VQ-BJF | 2002 | Delivery date: 08/01/2011


11. Among the distinctive characteristics of the NG family of airliners with the Sky Interior package is innovative lighting system, as well as solutions that create a feeling of open space for passengers,original design of luggage racks with increased capacity, high levelsound insulation and a number of other technical improvements. Sky Interior is one of the options from the “dream airliner” Boeing 787, available to air passengers today.

UTair | Boeing 737-8GU | VQ-BQR | 2011 | Delivery date: 08/16/2011


12. In total, in 2011, the Boeing plant delivered 4 new aircraft of the NG family with Sky Interior.

UTair | Boeing 737-8GU | VQ-BQS | 2011 | Delivery date: 08/16/2011


13. The Boeing 737 NG flight deck features large LCD displays and an on-board control system flight with the most advanced software.

UTair | Boeing 737-8AS | VQ-BJJ | 2002 | Delivery date: 10/06/2011


14. In total, in 2011, UTair’s fleet was replenished with 18 Boeing 737s.

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VQ-BJU | 1997 | Delivery date: 12/15/2011


15. Airplanes not only fly, but also undergo periodic technical maintenance after certain flight hours. service. Flight safety comes first =)))

UTair | Boeing 737-524 | VQ-BJO | 1997 | Delivery date: 12/23/2011

16. UTG aviation services provides ramp services for UTair aircraft at Vnukovo Airport.

The Boeing 747-500 aircraft belongs to the category of narrow-body aircraft designed for short and medium distance flights. The production of airliners was established from 1984 to 2000. The main feature of the Boeing 747 Nordavia is the small number of passenger seats (up to 135), which guarantees a high level of comfort.

In Russia, this airliner model is in demand due to the following advantages::

  • Reliability.
  • Minimum operating costs.
  • Comfort for passengers.

As noted, production of the “500” version was completed in 2000, after which production of the 600th model began.

Main characteristics of the Boeing 747-500 Nordavia airlines:

  • Flight range - 4300 km.
  • Cruising speed - 800 km/h.
  • The number of passengers is from 132 to 135.

The best seats on Boeing 737-500 aircraft

Before booking a ticket, you should study the seat map of the Boeing 737-500 Nordavia, which makes it easy to reschedule your flight.

Let's highlight the best places:

  • 1st and 2nd row- Business Class. They compare favorably with other seats with an increased level of comfort, more legroom, and location in the bow. It is worth noting that some Boeing 737-500 aircraft do not have business class seats.
  • 5 row- standard economy class seats. In front of the passenger there will be a partition that looms before their eyes throughout the flight. The advantage is that there are no passengers in front.
  • 11 row. These are far from the best seats on a Boeing 737-500 Nordavia. Their peculiarity is the impossibility of reclining the backrest, which creates serious inconvenience in the event of a long flight.
  • 12 row. The main difference between the seats in this row is their proximity to emergency exits and compactness. Here the number of seats is smaller and is only four (two on each side). This option is convenient if the flight is carried out by a husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend. It is also worth highlighting a drawback here - in these seats in the cabin of the Boeing 737-500 Nordavia, the backrests do not recline.
  • 14 row. Here are the best economy class seats (A and F). The advantage is that there are no seats at the edges, which allows you to sit comfortably and stretch your legs.
  • Row 22 (C and D). These are not the best places, because during a long flight you can personally feel the discomfort of being near the toilet. The draining of the tank and long queues will constantly distract you from relaxation.
  • 23 row. As in the previous case, the main problem is proximity to the toilet. In addition, due to the presence of a wall behind the back, it will not be possible to recline the seat back. The entire flight is annoying with doors slamming and water pouring out. If there is such an opportunity, it is better to study the layout of the Boeing 737-500 of Nordavia Airlines in advance, choose the optimal seat and place an order.

The remaining places that are not included in the description are standard and do not differ in anything special.

Popular destinations of Nordavia airlines

Place Direction Find a ticket

Moscow → Adler

Moscow → Simferopol

Moscow → Istanbul

Moscow → Yerevan

Simferopol → Moscow

St. Petersburg → Dubai

The American company Boeing is recognized as one of the world leaders in aircraft manufacturing. Aircraft produced by it are widely distributed throughout the world. All passenger airliners have high reliability indicators and are in demand both among airlines and passengers. Perhaps none of the frequent flyers who learn that the flight will be on a Boeing aircraft will worry about their own safety and comfort. The brand itself seems to guarantee him both.

Founder

William Edward Boeing was born in 1881 in Michigan. He studied at Yale University and was engaged in the woodworking business at the beginning of the 20th century, like his father. In those years, this area was quite profitable, his business immediately went well, and by 1910 he was already one of the most successful and respected residents of Seattle. From a very early age, William Boeing's dream was aviation - he sought to learn as much as possible, and attended all exhibitions and events dedicated to airplanes, aviation and flights. Fate brought him together with kindred spirits - aviation enthusiasts like himself - Conrad Westervelt and Tira Maroney, who has her own airplane. William Boeing took off in 1915.

Together with his friend, George Conrad Westervelt, who had an engineering education, he created the Pacific Aero Products company, which produced seaplanes. In 1917, the company became known as The Boeing company. William Boeing invested about $100,000 in the development of his brainchild - for the beginning of the last century, this was simply crazy money. The company was supposed to deal exclusively with seaplanes for the US Navy, but in those days it was profitable to work not only for the military, but also for the civilian population. After 1927, Boeing began to conquer the civil aviation market - they began to use it for the first time when transporting mail. In 1929, the founder developed the first passenger aircraft for 12 people - at the same time, flight attendants first boarded the aircraft to serve passengers. Over the years, the Boeing Corporation has gained more and more momentum, turning into a huge titan of business and turning its organizer into a successful businessman and millionaire. William Boeing served as the company's president and, in recent years, as chairman of the board of directors. He died in 1956, in the last years of his life he sold his share of the shares, retired and lived on his own yacht off the coast of Canada. It is known that after aviation his passion became purebred breeding horses. He was married and had three sons.

history of the company

In pre-war times, the Boeing company was engaged in the production of seaplanes and airplanes, and in wartime - in the production of bombers. After the end of World War II, the company switched to the production of civilian passenger aircraft. One of the first to be created was the Boeing 367-80, which is a prototype of modern aircraft. The Boeing 737 series was developed in 1964-1967. This family of aircraft represents about 10 types of aircraft, which are recognized as the most common in civil aviation.

Activity

Boeing, along with civil aircraft, produces military and space equipment. The Boeing Company structure is divided into two branches - Boeing Commercial Airplanes, which deals exclusively with civil aviation, and Integrated Defense Systems, which implements space and military programs. Boeing supplies products developed by the company to 145 countries, and its factories operate in 67 countries. Boeing's main competitor is the European company Airbus. The number of employees exceeds 160 thousand people, scattered throughout the world - in all representative offices and research centers of the corporation. Currently, The Boeing Company is a leader in the global aircraft industry; it offers its customers the latest scientific developments and technological innovations; among its employees there are many representatives with scientific degrees and awards. The company reflects almost the entire development path of world aviation and astronautics. The company's representative office in Russia appeared in 1993 - the Boeing Scientific and Technical Center opened in Moscow. Later, in 1997, the company accepted its first order to produce aircraft for a Russian carrier - Aeroflot, which placed an order for 10 Boeing aircraft. In 2013, the 20th anniversary of the Boeing Russia representative office took place. Boeing is committed to philanthropy, continually providing support to social causes such as education, health, the environment, civic engagement, arts and culture.

Boeing 737

This model of civil passenger airliner is recognized as the most widespread in the world in the entire history of aviation. It is a narrow-body passenger

Production of this series of aircraft began in 1967; to date, more than 8 thousand models have been produced. The main production of Boeing is located in the USA, California. According to statistics, at any given time there are about 1,200 such aircraft in the air, every 5 seconds a Boeing 737 lands or takes off at some point on the planet. The total number of parts used in assembling the aircraft exceeds 3 million pieces.

Families

All Boeing 737 series aircraft are divided into three families. Boeing Original were produced from 1967 to 1988, the next family is Boeing Classic. This includes aircraft models 300, 400, 500 - they were put into production in 1988 and were manufactured until 2000. Then the company began producing aircraft of the NG - Next Generation family. This modification has been put into production since 1997. All Boeing aircraft differ in their technical characteristics, length, capacity and flight range for which they are designed.

Boeing 737-500 aircraft

The presented model is a medium-haul passenger aircraft. It is the newest of the classic family. Previous models in the family had too high noise levels and operating costs. The Boeing 737-500 is recognized as the main competitor. Before the development of the project began, 73 orders were received from airlines around the world. The history of the model’s creation began in the 1960s, when the company’s management decided to design a new aircraft that would have greater capacity and lower noise levels. When developing the project, it was assumed that the capacity would be about 60 passengers, but after receiving an order from the German airline Lufthansa, it was decided to increase the number of passengers to 104. The main difference is considered to be the operation of improved turbojet engines. Such changes made it possible to significantly reduce the noise level, which became the main competitive advantage of this particular model. In addition to reducing the engine's environmental impact, the optimization has improved passenger comfort inside the aircraft cabin. In addition, changes affected the design of the wing - its new modification allows the aircraft to be used for takeoff and landing on short runways, which makes it more convenient and economical to use. The Boeing 737-500 aircraft model is highly fuel efficient. Its relatively small capacity allows it to be used as a passenger aircraft for short and medium-haul flights.

In general, company management says that the development of the Boeing 737-500 was relatively inexpensive, and production began fairly quickly. After the completion of the assembly of the very first aircraft, a solemn ceremony took place - it was held on January 17, 1967. Reviews about the Boeing 737-500 aircraft, left not only by passengers, but also by airlines, speak of its reliability, efficiency, operating efficiency and comfort. This is widely used in all countries of the world, despite the fact that the manufacturing company is already offering new and improved models, it is very popular.

Boeing 737-500: interior

The plane is designed for 108 passengers. Of these, 8 are business class seats and 100 are economy class. The cabin is quite spacious, the low noise level allows for comfortable flights over medium and short distances. The aircraft of this model has a seat layout depending on the wishes of the carrier airline. Each airline distributes passenger seats according to flight classes according to its own preferences. You can change the number of business class seats - increase them to 50, respectively, the number of economy seats will decrease. As with many aircraft, the best seats on the Boeing 737-500 are located right behind business class. Most passenger seats in the cabin provide the ability to recline the seat back and stretch your legs forward - this is especially important on long flights. Passenger seats are arranged in two rows of three seats each - this has also become one of the advantages compared to other models, since previously only five rows of seats were used. B is similar to the interior of aircraft of the same family. Seats in front of the emergency exit in row 12. This allows passengers to use more space since there are fewer seats. The last rows - 22 and 23 - are located next to the toilets. Passengers who choose these seats suffer some inconvenience due to people constantly passing by. The location at the very beginning of the cabin gives an advantage when distributing food and drinks - on the Boeing 737-500, the best seats are in the front rows of the cabin.

Specifications

The Boeing 737-500 model is shortened by 2 meters compared to the previous model of the same family. The length of the aircraft is 31 meters, height - 11. An empty, equipped aircraft weighs 31,000 kg, maximum take-off weight - 60,500 kg. The maximum speed that the Boeing 737-500 can reach is 945 km/h. Practical flight range - 5500 km. The crew in the cockpit is 2 people. Passenger capacity is 108 people - if the cabin is divided into two classes - economy and business. When used only in tourist class, it can accommodate 138 passengers. Engine - CFM56-3C1, Boeing 737-500 jet - aircraft with fuel tank capacity of 23,000 liters. The cabin width exceeds 3.5 meters. The Boeing 737-500 (the photo confirms this) has an impressive appearance.

Disasters

As of 2013, a total of 174 Boeing 737-500 aircraft were lost worldwide. 3,835 people died in plane crashes. Due to its widespread use, this aircraft was hijacked by terrorists 110 times or subjected to other criminal influences. 575 people died due to such incidents. The most significant episode involving the destruction of an aircraft is considered to be the incident in Angola in 1983. The Angolan Airlines plane was blown up from the ground by terrorists who later announced themselves, and crashed almost immediately after takeoff from Lubango airport. All 130 people on board were killed. The accident in Mangalore was recognized as the largest disaster in terms of the number of victims. An Indian airline plane skidded off the runway, crashed and caught fire on impact. There were 166 people on board that plane, 158 of them died, some managed to escape.

In Russia, a Boeing 737 crashed in Perm in 2008 - it fell on a railway within the city. All people on board died - 88 people. This plane belonged to Aeroflot Nord; this carrier currently operates on the Russian market under a new name - Nordavia. One of the unverified versions of the 2008 accident is considered to be a technical malfunction of the aircraft - at the time of the disaster, it seemed that the crew was following the instructions of the ground service in reverse. In this regard, the actions of the pilots are designated as inadequate. Some sources indicate that Boeing 737 aircraft produced in 1990 have such a fatal control feature - the rudder hydraulic system can reverse the directional action, that is, the machine performs all the pilot’s actions in reverse. This malfunction is not recognized by the aircraft's internal systems, and the crew from the inside cannot see how the aircraft actually behaves. It is known that in 1996, Boeing issued a special bulletin that ordered all airlines to conduct mandatory testing of the functioning of the hydraulic system components of aircraft produced in the 90s. There is a version that the plane that crashed in Perm was previously operated in China and may not have undergone such a check. However, this version of the disaster is not official and is not recognized by government agencies as the only correct one.

Some airlines prefer to operate exclusively Boeing 737-500 aircraft in their fleet. These include Southwest Airlines, which owns over 500 aircraft. Due to its reliability and time-proven efficiency, many airlines in post-Soviet countries choose this particular model for flights. Russian companies include Transaero, Aeroflot, Siberian Airlines S7, Utair and many others. Boeing 737-500, "Transaero" is one of the most popular aircraft when flying within Russia and abroad. The company's air fleet includes 14 aircraft of this type. Also, Yamal Airlines uses the Boeing 737-500 quite widely. This carrier's fleet includes 6 such aircraft. One of the largest owners of the Boeing 737-500 fleet is Utair. This airline operates 34 aircraft.

The Boeing 737-500 model does not have an emergency fuel drain system. This means that at the time of an accident the plane is forced to circle before landing in order to use up fuel. In case of an emergency, landing is carried out with an excess weight.

To paint a Boeing 737-500 aircraft - the photos are presented above - you need over 200 liters of paint; when dry, its weight is 113 kg.

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular aircraft in the world and Russian airlines are no exception - almost all of them have such aircraft in stock.

We have already looked at the configurations of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft of Transaero and S7 Airlines. Also, on our website there is a general overview of this model - here.

Well, now, let's look at the cabin diagram of the Boeing 737-800 airline UTair. By the way, there are a total of 10 such aircraft flying in the airline’s passenger fleet. The diagram, which can be viewed on the official UTAir website (utair.ru)

Boeing 737 -800 from the official UTair website We will present it in a different, more convenient form and see where it is most convenient to sit in the cabin.

First row business class- as practice shows (and photographs of the interior), the location of the partition is quite close to the chairs. Also, the proximity to the on-board kitchen can cause concern.

WITH 4 to 9 rows There are places of economic comfort. Service in this class (according to UTair) corresponds to business class standards of continental European airlines.

The seats are no different from economy class seats, but the pitch between rows is slightly larger. We would note 4 row. Despite the presence of a partition in front of you, there is a slight advantage compared to other places - no one will lean back their chair on you.

Passengers in this class can take 30 kg of luggage on board.

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Also, unlike regular economy class, meals include a much more extensive menu: salads, snacks, hot dishes, wines and juices.

10 row- first row of regular economy class. And it immediately falls into the category of “unfavorable” - the backs of the seats do not recline, since the emergency exit doors are located immediately behind them.

11 row. Places with both advantages and disadvantages. The backrests do not recline, for the same reason as in the 10th row, but there is additional free legroom. This is due to the fact that the pitch between the rows is slightly increased.

12 row- comfortable places. The backrests recline, the distance to the front row of seats is comfortable. Seats 12 A and 12 F are a bit worse, as there is no left or right armrest, respectively. Also, the portholes are not very conveniently located on this row.

Such seats near emergency exits also have several restrictions: you cannot block the passage with hand luggage, elderly passengers, disabled people, passengers with children and animals cannot sit. These precautions are in case of an emergency on board.

Seats 26 and 27 (A,B,C)- in some configurations of aircraft of European companies, the width of the seats is slightly reduced. We don’t know how things are going with this at UTair. Please check this point with your airline representative before check-in!

Places in 27 (D,E,F) and 28 rows- as a rule, the last rows rest against the wall of the toilet or galley.

In this case, the seat backs do not recline.

Also, the very proximity of technical premises causes great concern. People walking along the aisle, the entire flight the sound of the tank being flushed, the door slamming, etc.

Not the most pleasant places, especially for a long flight.

The Belavia aviation company uses 6 Boeing 737-500 aircraft. Airplanes are far from new.

Here are their ages by hull numbers:

    EW250PA - 18.2 years

    EW294PA - 17 years

    EW253PA - 17.7 years

    EW252PA - 17.6 years

    EW290PA - 16.9 years

    EW251PA - 16.4 years

One of the most popular models in the Belavia aviation fleet. Representative of the “classic” Boeing line. The aircraft is designed for long- and medium-haul flights, therefore it is very maneuverable, economical, and mobile.

The cabin has the following configurations:

    1 Boeing737-505 in a two-class configuration with 120 seats (8 business class seats and 112 economy class seats)

    3 Boeing737-524 vessels in a two-class configuration with 123 seats (8 business class seats and 115 economy class seats)

    2 Boeing737-5Q8 vessels in a single-class configuration with 138 seats (138 economy class seats)

Let's look at the interior layout:

    1 rub. - only business class here. Not a bad business class, if, for example, compared with Boeing 737-300 and 737-400. In any case, when the seat is fully reclined, you can get up from your seats near the window and not disturb your neighbor.

    10 rub. - first row of economy class. on the diagram they are not marked in a different color, but they are quite interesting places. Since the screen serves as a partition between classes, you can assume that you will have a lot of legroom, especially in relation to the aisle chairs.

    15 rub. - there may be no porthole or it may be located inconveniently

    17 rub. - the seat backs are limited in reclining or do not recline at all. Due to the emergency exit at the rear.

    18 rub. - again, due to the emergency exit, the distance to the front row is slightly increased. Of the minuses, it is prohibited to force the passage with hand luggage. It is also prohibited to seat elderly people, passengers with children, and so on in these seats.

    27 and 28 r. - Proximity to toilets does not provide comfort.

The last row - the backs do not recline, as they rest against the wall of the toilet. Also, proximity to restrooms can cause various types of inconvenience, starting from constant queues and walking and up to the sound of the cistern.

A couple of general points about the seat arrangement in the Boeing 737-500 - their disadvantages and advantages.

1. The seats that are located next to the window have the advantage that you can look out of it during the flight (this, of course, depends on the flight time and weather). If you fly at night, this advantage does not count. Also, your neighbor will not bother you if he wants to get up. These places have one drawback - it is not very convenient to leave it yourself. Therefore, if you don’t need to go to the toilet often or you intend to sleep through the entire flight, choose seats by the window.

2. The seats located near the aisle have their own advantage - it is very easy to get up from if you need to go to the toilet. The disadvantages are that a neighbor may be disturbed if he needs to get up. Flight attendants with trolleys and passengers who walk through the cabin to the galley and toilets can also interfere. Therefore, if you are flying with a child and, most likely, you will have to go to the toilet often. Or you yourself need to go to the restroom more often, then choose from the edge of the seat.