Mid Size Passenger Jets

The supersonic airliner that redefined speed in commercial aviation

The Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde was the world’s first supersonic passenger airliner to enter sustained commercial service. Developed jointly by France and the United Kingdom, it allowed travelers to cross the Atlantic in roughly half the time of conventional jets. Sleek, fast, and unmistakable in profile, Concorde became an icon of technological ambition and prestige.

The compact A220 variant built for efficient short and medium-haul routes.

The Airbus A220-100 is the smaller member of the A220 family, originally developed as the Bombardier CS100. Introduced in 2016, it offers modern efficiency in the 100 to 130 seat segment. The aircraft features advanced aerodynamics and geared turbofan engines.

The modern narrowbody that reshaped the 100–150 seat market

The Airbus A220-300 combines advanced aerodynamics, efficient engines, and a spacious cabin to deliver mainline comfort in a smaller aircraft category. Originally developed by Bombardier as the CSeries, it became part of the Airbus portfolio and quickly established itself as a strong competitor in the lower end of the single-aisle market.

The smallest Airbus narrow-body built for short and medium-haul routes.

The Airbus A318 is the smallest member of the A320 family. Designed for lower-demand routes and airports with performance constraints, it entered service in the early 2000s. The aircraft shares common systems with other A320 variants.

The compact narrowbody built for short- and medium-haul operations.

The Airbus A319-100 is a shortened member of the A320 family. Entering service in the mid-1990s, it was designed for airlines requiring fewer seats while retaining commonality. The aircraft operates on regional and transcontinental routes.

The updated narrow-body built for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

The Airbus A319neo is the re-engined version of the A319, part of the A320neo family. It incorporates new engines and aerodynamic refinements to reduce fuel burn. The aircraft entered service in the late 2010s.

The global workhorse that defined modern short haul travel

When airlines around the world needed a dependable and efficient short-haul jet, the Airbus A320-200 became the model they relied on. Known for its versatility and advanced flight controls, it helped reshape modern airline fleets and set new standards for safety, comfort, and operating efficiency.

The best-selling narrowbody reinvented for a new era

When Airbus introduced the A320neo, it transformed one of the world’s most popular airliners into a more efficient and capable workhorse. With new engines, aerodynamic improvements, and reduced fuel burn, the A320neo quickly became the aircraft airlines turned to for modern, environmentally conscious short and medium-haul travel.

The stretched narrowbody built for high-demand routes

The Airbus A321 expanded the A320 family into higher-capacity territory, giving airlines a single-aisle aircraft capable of handling busy domestic and medium-haul routes. With its longer fuselage and increased passenger capacity, it quickly became a popular choice for carriers seeking efficiency without moving to widebody aircraft.

The extended narrow-body built for higher capacity and improved aerodynamic efficiency.

The Airbus A321neo Sharklet is an enhanced version of the A321neo equipped with Airbus’s Sharklet wingtip devices. It combines increased seating capacity with improved fuel efficiency. The aircraft is widely used on medium- and long-haul single-aisle routes.

The mid-size widebody built for long-haul flexibility.

The Airbus A330-200 entered service in the late 1990s as a shorter-range counterpart to the A330-300. Designed for intercontinental operations, it balances passenger capacity with extended range. The aircraft has become a mainstay in global fleets.

The long-range widebody built to carry large passenger loads across global routes.

The Airbus A330-300 is the original and largest member of the A330 family. Introduced in the 1990s, it was designed to serve high-capacity medium- and long-haul routes. The aircraft quickly became one of Airbus’s most successful widebody airliners.

The jetliner that launched the modern age of commercial aviation

The Boeing 707 was one of the first successful commercial jet airliners in the United States. It introduced transcontinental and transatlantic jet travel to a broad market. The aircraft helped establish Boeing as a dominant force in commercial aviation.

The trijet airliner built for short and medium-haul jet service.

The Boeing 727 was a three-engine jet airliner developed for short and medium-haul routes. Introduced in the 1960s, it became one of the most successful commercial aircraft of its era. The design allowed operation from shorter runways and secondary airports.

The narrow-body convertible built for mixed passenger and cargo operations.

The Boeing 737 Convertible refers to combi and convertible variants of the 737 designed to switch between passenger and cargo roles. Developed to enhance operational flexibility, these versions served airlines requiring adaptable capacity. The concept has been applied across multiple 737 generations.

The largest MAX variant built for maximum narrow-body capacity.

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is the longest version of the 737 family. Designed to compete in the high-capacity single-aisle segment, it offers increased seating and updated systems. The aircraft entered service in the 2020s.

The smallest MAX variant built for efficiency on shorter narrow-body routes.

The Boeing 737 MAX 7 is the smallest member of the 737 MAX family. Designed to replace earlier 737-700 aircraft, it offers improved fuel efficiency and updated systems. The aircraft entered service in the early 2020s.

The reengineered 737 built for efficiency and a new generation of fleets

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 represents the most prominent member of the 737 MAX family, developed to deliver improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs compared to earlier 737 models. Designed as a successor to the 737-800, it combines new engines, aerodynamic refinements, and updated systems to meet modern airline demands.

The stretched narrow-body built for higher-capacity single-aisle efficiency.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a longer variant of the 737 MAX family, designed to carry more passengers while improving fuel efficiency. It entered service in 2018 as part of Boeing’s re-engined narrow-body lineup. The aircraft serves medium-haul routes worldwide.

The original narrow-body jet that launched the 737 family.

The Boeing 737-100 was the first member of the 737 series. Introduced in the late 1960s, it was designed for short-haul routes. The aircraft laid the foundation for one of the most successful commercial jet families in history.

The early 737 variant built for expanding short-haul jet networks.

The Boeing 737-200 was an extended version of the original 737-100. Entering service in 1968, it offered increased capacity and range. The aircraft became widely adopted by airlines worldwide.

Original unit cost unknown

The Boeing 737-300 are a series of narrow body airliners that were first produced by Boeing commercial airplanes in 1979. They are from the second generation of the 737 series and the first commercial model took flight very of 1984 entering service in December of that year commercially.

The mid-size Classic jet built for expanding short-haul networks.

The Boeing 737-400 was developed as a stretched member of the 737 Classic family. Entering service in the late 1980s, it offered increased capacity compared with earlier variants. The aircraft became widely used on short and medium-haul routes.

The compact classic 737 built for short- and medium-haul routes.

The Boeing 737-500 is the smallest member of the 737 Classic series. Introduced in the late 1980s, it was designed as a replacement for earlier 737-200 aircraft. The model provided improved efficiency and updated avionics.

The compact Next Generation jet built for lower-capacity short-haul routes.

The Boeing 737-600 is the smallest member of the 737 Next Generation family. Developed as a modern replacement for earlier 737 Classic models, it entered service in the late 1990s. The aircraft was designed for short and medium-haul routes requiring lower seating capacity.

The versatile narrow-body built for high-frequency short and medium-haul routes.

The Boeing 737-700 is a core member of the 737 Next Generation family. Designed to replace earlier 737 models, it entered service in the late 1990s. The aircraft became one of the most popular variants in the 737NG lineup.

The best-selling narrowbody that defined modern short-haul travel

The Boeing 737-800 became one of the most successful airliners of the jet age, forming the backbone of fleets around the world. As part of the 737 Next Generation family, it combined improved efficiency, extended range, and higher passenger capacity to meet the growing demands of airlines in the 1990s and 2000s.

The extended-range narrow-body built for high-capacity short and medium-haul routes.

The Boeing 737-900ER is a stretched variant of the 737 Next Generation family. Designed to carry more passengers and operate longer routes than earlier versions, it entered service in the mid-2000s. The aircraft became popular with major carriers.

The narrow-body jet built for medium and long-range flexibility.

The Boeing 757-200 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft designed for medium and transcontinental routes. Entering service in the early 1980s, it combined narrow-body efficiency with long-range capability. The aircraft became popular on domestic and transatlantic routes.

The stretched narrow-body built for high-capacity medium-range routes.

The Boeing 757-300 is the longest member of the 757 family. Introduced in the late 1990s, it was designed to increase passenger capacity on medium-range routes. The aircraft combined narrow-body economics with widebody-like capacity in some layouts.

The original twinjet widebody built for transcontinental efficiency.

The Boeing 767-200 was the first variant of the 767 family. Designed to provide efficient twin-engine widebody service, it entered airline operations in the early 1980s. The aircraft helped establish extended-range twin-engine operations.

The mid-size widebody built for long-haul and transcontinental routes.

The Boeing 767-300 is a stretched development of the original 767-200. Introduced in the 1980s, it became one of the most widely used twin-engine widebody jets. The aircraft serves both passenger and cargo operators.

The stretched twinjet built for medium and long-haul routes.

The Boeing 767-400 is the longest passenger variant of the 767 family. Developed in the late 1990s, it offers increased capacity compared with earlier models. The aircraft serves select long-haul and high-density routes.

The advanced narrowbody built to modernize the 100-seat market.

The Bombardier CS100 was developed as a new-generation single-aisle airliner for the 100- to 125-seat segment. Introduced in the 2010s, it emphasized composite materials and efficient engines. The aircraft later became known as the Airbus A220-100.

The larger C Series jet built for efficient short and medium-haul operations.

The Bombardier CS300, later redesignated as the Airbus A220-300, was developed to serve the 120 to 150 seat market. Introduced in the late 2010s, it emphasized fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The aircraft represented a new generation of narrow-body design.

China’s narrow-body jet built to compete in the global single-aisle market.

The Comac C919 is a single-aisle jet developed to compete with established Western narrow-body aircraft. Designed for short- and medium-haul routes, it represents China’s entry into the 150-seat class. The aircraft entered service in the early 2020s.

The fastest jet transport in the world at the time.

Designed to contest with narrow body airliners such as Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8, the Convair 880 is an American single-aisle jetliner manufactured by Convair. It is compact in size but flies faster compared to other competing aircraft of its kind. With a speed of 615 miles per hour, the Convair 880 has been recorded as the fastest jet transport in the whole world.

For a long time, the fastest non-supersonic commercial transport

The Convair 990 Coronado was produced by Convair as an American narrow-body jet airliner powered by four engines. Developed from the Convair 880, it first flew in January 1961, entered service in 1962, and was used by American Airlines, Spantax, and Swissair. The aircraft was produced from 1961 to 1963 and was retired with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in September 1987. A total of thirty-seven Coronados were built.

The refined jetliner that restored confidence in early commercial jets.

The de Havilland Comet 4 was a later and improved version of the world’s first commercial jet airliner. Developed after structural redesigns, it reentered service in the late 1950s. The aircraft marked a return to jet operations for British airlines.

The long-range jetliner that helped launch the intercontinental jet age.

The Douglas DC-8 was a four-engine jet airliner developed to compete in the early jet transport market. Entering service in 1959, it became a cornerstone of long-haul airline operations. The aircraft evolved through multiple series with increased range and capacity.

First model of the DC-8 Series 50 by Douglas Aircraft Co.

The DC-8-51 is part of the series 50 of the DC-8 narrow body airliner produced by Douglas Aircraft Company. This aircraft is powered by Pratt and Whitney JT3D turbofan engines with a maximum thrust of 17,000 to 18,000 pounds, capable of flying up to 35,000 feet.

The upgraded DC-8 built to extend range and performance.

The Douglas DC-8-53 was part of the Series 50 generation introduced in the early 1960s. Designed to improve fuel efficiency and extend range over earlier variants, it helped airlines expand long-haul networks. The aircraft became a key jetliner of the intercontinental era.

The “Stretched Eight” variant of the Douglas DC-8 series.

Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas under the DC-8 family, the DC-8-61 is equipped for higher capacity and medium range. It has two fuselage plugs that is stretched by 11 meters, increasing maximum seating capacity to 180-220 passengers in a mixed-class configuration, and an 80 percent underfloor freight capacity.

One of the variants of Douglas DC-8 Super 60 series.

Douglas DC-8-62 is a single-aisle aircraft and one of the versions of the Super 60 series built by Douglas Aircraft Company, now known as McDonnell Douglas.

The final variant of the Douglas DC-8 Super 60 series.

In April 1965, Douglas made an announcement on the three new fuselage stretches for the DC-8. Named as the Super Sixties, the three new types are the Douglas DC-8-61, the Douglas DC-8-62 and the Douglas DC-8-63. The Super Sixties brought life to the DC-8 program that was on its verge of closing.

The regional jet built to bring mainline comfort to medium-capacity routes.

The Embraer 190 is a member of Embraer’s first-generation E-Jet family introduced in the early 2000s. Designed for airlines seeking greater capacity than traditional regional jets, it offers a wider cabin and modern avionics. The aircraft quickly became a popular choice for short- and medium-haul routes.

The largest first-generation E-Jet built for busy regional and thin mainline routes

The Embraer 195 expanded the original E-Jet family into higher-capacity territory, giving airlines a bridge between traditional regional jets and larger narrowbody aircraft. With improved passenger comfort and efficient performance, it quickly became a popular choice for short- and medium-haul networks.

The regional jet family built to modernize short-haul travel.

The Fairchild Dornier 728 was part of a planned family of regional jets designed to offer advanced avionics and passenger comfort. Developed in the late 1990s, it aimed to compete in the 70-seat market segment. The program was halted before entry into service.

The short-haul jet built for efficient regional and trunk routes.

The Fokker 100 is a twin-engine regional jet developed in the Netherlands as a successor to the F28 Fellowship. Introduced in the 1980s, it offered improved fuel efficiency and a modernized cabin. The aircraft became a common sight on European and Australian routes.

The British trijet built for high-speed short-haul operations.

The Hawker Siddeley Trident was a three-engine narrow-body jet developed for European short-haul routes. Designed with advanced autopilot systems for its time, it entered service in the 1960s. The aircraft became a key part of British European Airways’ fleet.

The short-body widebody built for long-range efficiency.

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 was a shorter-range and shorter-fuselage variant of the TriStar widebody. Designed for medium and long-haul routes, it combined advanced systems with a trijet configuration. The aircraft entered service in the late 1970s.

One of the classic and definitive airliners of the early jet age

The DC-8-52 is one of the versions of the DC-8 narrow-body airliner built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It is powered by Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B engines with a maximum rated thrust of 18,000 lbf each.

The re-engined DC-8 built for improved efficiency and extended service life.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 was a modernized version of the classic DC-8, upgraded with more efficient engines. Introduced in the early 1980s, it extended the operational life of the airframe. The aircraft primarily served in passenger and cargo roles.

A unique Workhorse: The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72

This aircraft is one of its kinds due to its unique features. Although its production ceased in 1972, it is still in use in the aviation industry. It is difficult to forget such a masterpiece completely. Due to its features, it has been put to different uses.

The re-engined classic jetliner built for improved fuel efficiency.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 was part of the Super 70 series, incorporating more efficient engines. Introduced in the 1980s, it extended the operational life of earlier DC-8 airframes. The aircraft served in passenger and cargo roles.

Mid size passenger jet of the DC-9 family. Only 10 were built for a single customer, SAS.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20 was developed to meet the demand for enhanced short field capability by the use of more efficient engines and enhanced wings of the Series 30, in combination of the shorted fuselage from Series 10. It can fly up to 1,000 nautical miles carrying a maximum payload of 11,501 kg.

McDonnell Douglas answer to the Boeing 737.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 or Series 30 was originally manufactured to counteract the Boeing 737 narrow body aircraft. It features leading edge devices for reduction of landing speeds when in higher landing weights and full span leading edge slats that let the aircraft fly at a high angle of attack and allow for steep climb angles.

The stretched narrow-body built for higher-capacity short-haul service.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-40 was a lengthened variant of the DC-9 family. Introduced in the late 1960s, it offered increased seating for short- and medium-haul routes. The aircraft became widely used by regional and mainline carriers.

The largest member of the DC-9 series.

The DC-9-50 series is the largest version of the DC-9 narrow-body jet airliner which first flew in 1974. It features several improvements such as a stretched fuselage, new cabin interior, and more powerful Pratt and Whitney engines.

The early MD-80 series jet built for high-frequency short-haul service.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-81 is a member of the MD-80 family developed as a successor to the DC-9. Designed for short and medium-haul routes, it entered service in the 1980s. The aircraft became a staple of high-frequency airline operations.

The second variant of the MD-80 series.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 is equipped with better specifications as compared to the MD-81. It features an operating empty weight of 373 metric tonnes and an increase in maximum take off weight to 365 tonnes.

Longer range third variant of the MD-80 series.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 is a longer-range variant of the MD-81 and MD-82. The MD-83 features increased weight, high performing engines, and added fuel capacity.

Shortened variant of the MD-80 series.

Initially designed for up to 130 passengers, the McDonnell Douglas MD-87 is equipped with enhanced avionics, an executive interior that can accommodate 109 to 130 passengers, and powerful engines with maximum thrust of 20,000 pounds.

The final variant of the MD-80 family.

Being the last version of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series, the MD-88 has the most updated details in comparison to the previous aircraft of its type. It also features the EFIS cockpit rather than the conventional analog flight deck of earlier MD-80s.

The stretched twinjet built as the final evolution of the DC-9 lineage.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 was developed as a further evolution of the DC-9 and MD-80 families. Designed for improved efficiency and reduced noise, it entered service in the 1990s. The aircraft represented the last major development of the original DC-9 design.

The compact twinjet built as the final evolution of the DC-9 family.

The MD-95, later marketed as the Boeing 717, was developed as a modernized successor to the DC-9. Designed for short-haul, high-frequency routes, it entered service at the end of the 1990s. The aircraft combined updated engines and avionics with a proven airframe lineage.

Narrow-body jet airliner introduced in 1956

The Tupolev Tu-104 was a Soviet airliner produced by Tupolev from 1956 to 1960. It was a medium-range twin-engine turbojet-powered aircraft and the sole jet airliner that operated from 1956 until 1958 in the world. The aircraft was developed from the Tupolev Tu-16 and was introduced on September 15, 1956, with Aeroflot. It was retired in 1981 and had a total number of 201 aircraft built.

The unsuccessful supersonic passenger airliner rivaling the French Concorde

The Tupolev Tu-144 was designed by Tupolev as a Soviet supersonic passenger airliner and was the first commercial supersonic transport in the world. The aircraft performed its first flight in December 1968 and was operated from 1968 until 1999.

The Soviet trijet built for high-speed regional and domestic routes.

The Tupolev Tu-154 is a three-engine narrow-body jet developed for medium-range operations. Introduced in the early 1970s, it became one of the most widely used airliners in the Soviet Union. The aircraft was designed for operation from rugged airfields.

The Russian narrowbody built as a successor to Soviet-era airliners.

The Tupolev Tu-204 was introduced in the late 1980s as a modern twin-engine replacement for earlier Soviet narrowbody aircraft. Designed for domestic and international routes, it incorporated Western-style avionics and fuel efficiency improvements. Production has continued in limited numbers.

Held a 41 year record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a subsonic jet airliner.

This fast narrow body airliner was designed to cross continents fast while being able to land and takeoff on shorter runways. It was used both as a passenger airliner and military aerial refueling tanker.