The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavier 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the …

Delta placed its first Boeing 727 order on March 29, 1972, for 14 of the -232 "advanced stretch" models. Ship 546, the last 727-200 delivered to Delta, arrived from Boeing on November 12, 1981.

Jun 4, 2024 · The final 727 rolled off the line in September 1984 after a 22-year production run. Despite its shaky start, the Boeing 727 remains one of the best-selling commercial aircraft ever.

Aug 31, 2024 · The Boeing 727 was a regional trijet, the first made by the company. What made it unique, and why is it considered one of the best commercial jets ever?

One of the world's classic airliners, the Boeing 727 was built to carry on the successful legacy of its forerunner, the 707. With a low-altitude, high-speed cruising capability, it provided economic jet travel …

Dec 2, 2024 · By the time production ended in 1984, the 727 had become the most successful jetliner ever built. The number of active 727s continues to fall, with under 40 remaining operational in the …

The versatility and reliability of the Boeing 727 -- first trijet introduced into commercial service -- made it the best-selling airliner in the world during the first 30 years of jet transport service.

The first "727" trijet was rolled out in November 1962, with initial flight on 9 February 1963, the aircrew being pilot Lew Wallick, copilot Dix Loesch, and flight engineer M.K. Shulenberger. The aircrew was …

The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavier 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the …

Dec 18, 2025 · Information on the BOEING 727 aircraft.