Market Presence. In developing the B737NG Boeing created another more than capable product. Range, operating costs and interior flexibility have all been addressed. However, the market for the –600 has changed and the A318 represents an competitive alternative as do the regional jets. The range performance of the higher gross weight –600 examples has been greatly increased. The –600 is now able to fly over 3,200nm compared to the 2,420nm of the –500. A number of operators simply do not require long range capability.
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