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New To The Fleet: Where Sun Country Is Flying Its Single Boeing 737-900ER

The carrier operates several routes with this jet.

AEI forecasts a potential market for up to 200 Boeing 737-900ERSFs in the coming years. The type could be certified as early as 2029.

Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines operate most of the world’s Boeing 737-900ERs, although Turkish Airlines also has a few.

The extended range version of the aircraft came to Boeing’s rescue.

The United Airlines aircraft has remained on the ground in Seattle since the incident on August 24.

The pilot reportedly attributed the airline’s “history with things flying off the plane” to its decision to reschedule the flight.

The pilots believed they had enough clearance, but were mistaken.

The passenger was escorted by authorities but was not arrested.

The aircraft landed safely.

The accident prompted a ripple effect on the Atlanta-based carriers other flights.