Norwegian Air Shuttle LN-NOL, originally uploaded by Rick Schlamp.
Forty-one years ago, Boeing’s first 737-100 entered service with Lufthansa. Now, 41-years later, Boeing has built its 6000th example of the 737 family. The 737-800 aircraft will be delivered to Norwegian Air Shuttle as the 2868th Next Generation 737.
This particular aircraft, registered LN-NOL, wears a special tail sticker commemorating the milestone for the twin-engine narrowbody family. According to Boeing, the 737 family has amassed 8184 orders since Lufthansa placed the first order in February 1965 for 21 of the -100s.
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