Are the new 717s being built without the "upper" cockpit windows?

Pete Hamel · 06-01-2002, 04:58 PM

I heard that the new 717s were being built without the extra set of windows. Is this true? Are there any pictures of planes built like this yet, or did Boeing decide not to go ahead with this?

If they do, is Boeing going to make their 737s without these windows now too?

Pete

DeltaFlot · 06-01-2002, 07:52 PM

Its still in the works over at Boeing, I think all that they are waiting for is certification from the FAA for the change.

b737gearboy · 06-01-2002, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by DeltaFlot
Its still in the works over at Boeing, I think all that they are waiting for is certification from the FAA for the change.

I never did like the eybrow windows on the 737, too darn hot. They make a great place to store charts, at least untill you swap airplanes and you leave them behind. DOH!!!

tech77jp · 06-03-2002, 10:34 AM

Just curious, b737gearboy, what airline do you work for? And what variant(s) of the 737 do you fly?

06-01-2002, 04:58 PM	#1
Pete Hamel Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida USA Posts: 908	Are the new 717s being built without the "upper" cockpit windows? I heard that the new 717s were being built without the extra set of windows. Is this true? Are there any pictures of planes built like this yet, or did Boeing decide not to go ahead with this? If they do, is Boeing going to make their 737s without these windows now too? Pete

06-01-2002, 07:52 PM	#2
DeltaFlot The Patriot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,228	Its still in the works over at Boeing, I think all that they are waiting for is certification from the FAA for the change. __________________ Febuary 15, 1898 December 7, 1941 June 8, 1967 September 11, 2001 Never Forget, Never Forgive If you kick the Tiger in the arse, you better be able to deal with the Tiger's teeth.

06-03-2002, 10:34 AM	#4
tech77jp Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 435	Just curious, b737gearboy, what airline do you work for? And what variant(s) of the 737 do you fly? __________________ "Everything good in life is either illegal, immoral, or fattening." - Murphy http://www.soaringcapture.tk/

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