Description:
The Boeing 717-200 is a twin-engine, short-haul aircraft intended for the 100-seat class regional market. The aircraft with low noise levels and high efficiency fuel burn has been optimized for short runaways operations and high frequency routes. It is powered by two BMW / Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass-ratio turbofans with 18,500 to 22,000 pounds of thrust each.
The first Boeing 717-200 was delivered to AirTran Airways in 1999.
Boeing is developing the 717-300X model to meet the requirements for a larger, short range, high-frequency airplane based on the 717-200s success. The 717-300X would carry up to 130 passengers in a two class configuration. Moreover, it would feature a Boeing 717-200 stretched fuselage with a higher maximum take-off weight, higher engine thrust, payload and a service door behind the wing.
The Boeing 717-300X launch will depend on Airlines commitment to this project. If launched, the first airplane could be ready for delivery in the second half of 2006.
On October 10, 2004, Turkmenistan Airlines placed an order for two Boeing 717-200 passenger airplanes valued at $80 million. The airplanes were scheduled for delivery in August 2005.
On January 14, 2005, Boeing officially stated that 717 production line was scheduled for closure in 2006 following studies that showed up there was not enough market to sustain the production rate.
On May 23, 2006, Boeing delivered its final two 717 airplanes to Midwest Airlines and AirTran Airways during a ceremony in Long Beach, California. The 717 was based on the Douglas DC-9 and was originally launched as the MD-95 by McDonnell Douglas.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 106
Dimensions: Height 8.9 m, Length 37.8 m, Wingspan 28.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 55,338 kg (121,997 lb), Min Weight 31,071 kg (68,499 lb), Payload 14,515 kg (32,000 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 44,000 lb (19,958 kg)
Performance: Max Range 3,815 km (2,060 nm), Top Speed 256 mps (Mach 0.77)
Germany
Ireland
Mexico
Spain
Turkmenistan / 7 
United States of America