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AirTran Airways' New 717-200 Aircraft

AirTran Airways' new aircraft was carefully designed with the passenger in mind at each stage of development to create the safest, most comfortable and luxurious airplane for short distances and frequent flights. The 717's new, lean engine, BR715, by BMW/Rolls Royce, makes this aircraft the quietest and most environmentally friendly airplane in its class.

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AirTran Airways’ 717 aircraft was created with the passenger in mind, resulting in the quietest, most modern and comfortable airplane in the sky today. Showing a commitment to technology and engineering as well as passenger safety, AirTran Airways was the launch customer of the 717 in 1998 and remained a leading customer of the aircraft until the last 717 was delivered by Boeing on May 23, 2006.

”AirTran Airways saved more than $3 million in fuel costs alone in its first year of operation,” said Joe Leonard, AirTran’s chairman and chief executive officer. ”We estimate our maintenance costs have dropped 45 percent. Now that we have all 717 aircraft in our fleet, we’re not only the youngest fleet in America, but perhaps the most cost-efficient as well.”

Modern and Luxurious Interior

The spacious interior of the 717 provides passenger comfort, whether traveling for business or with the entire family on vacation. The aircraft’s state-of-the-art amenities ensure passenger comfort, from parents with young children to those passengers with special needs.

Free XM Satellite Radio® at every seat

18 percent increased capacity with EasyFit overhead storage bins (same storage capacity per person as Boeing’s 747 aircraft)

100 percent fresh air flowing throughout the cabin

117 seats in mixed class configuration – 12 Business Class, 105 coach

Three-by-two coach class seating, reducing the number of middle seats

Three modern lavatories – one in the forward cabin and two in the rear

Baby-changing station in each lavatory

Moveable armrests on 85 percent of aisle seats for passengers with special needs

A curtain closing off the rear lavatory for passengers with special needs

Safety and Environmental Improvements

The 717’s design combines personal safety advancements with the environmentally conscious BR715 engine, created by Rolls-Royce.

Environmentally-conscious – 24 percent better fuel efficiency than similar aircraft

Significantly reduced noise and exhaust emissions

Back-lit handrails along the EasyFit overhead bins

Flight Deck Advancements

The 717’s two-crew flight deck was developed with the most technologically advanced avionics of any aircraft in its class. Pilots from different airlines met with Boeing engineers for nearly two years to design a flight deck that would be as modern tomorrow as it is today.

Six interchangeable liquid crystal display screens

Two Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Honeywell flight guidance system

Dual Flight Management system

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

Predictive windshear detection and guidance systems

Engines and Systems

Two advanced Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass-ratio engines

Significantly reduced noise emissions, making it the quietest cabin environment in its class

Average of 24 percent increased fuel efficiency versus DC-9 aircraft

More than 60 percent below limits for exhaust emissions

Lower fuel consumption – 5 to 8 percent less during cruise

Ability to refuel without lifts or ladders

Cargo and baggage loading that requires no ground support equipment

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Raising the bar in the airline industry, the 717 aircraft has proven itself to be the quietest, most economical and fuel-efficient twinjet in the sky today. Introduced to the flying public by AirTran Airways in 1998, the 717 has increased profitability for the airline and smoothed the way for additional technological advancements in future aircraft models.

The 717 is ideally suited for short-range routes with quick airport turnaround times. With a range of more than 1,500 statute miles, the 717 can fly all day with minimal ground servicing. Developed using the DC-9’s airframe durability, the 717 aircraft features structural refinements, environmentally friendly engines, an updated flight deck with technologically advanced avionics’ systems, a new interior and enhanced performance.

"AirTran Airways saved more than $3 million in fuel costs alone in its first year of operation," said Joe Leonard, AirTran’s chairman and chief executive officer. "We estimate our maintenance costs have dropped 45 percent. Now that we have all 717 aircraft in our fleet, we’re not only the youngest fleet in America, but perhaps the most cost-efficient as well."

Flight Deck Technology

Most modern and proven avionics technology of any aircraft in its class

Six interchangeable liquid crystal display screens

Honeywell VIA 2000 computer

2 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Dual Flight Management system

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

Central Fault Display system

Predictive windshear detection and guidance system

Engines and Systems

Two advanced Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass-ratio engines

Significantly reduced noise emissions, making it the quietest cabin environment in its class

Average of 24 percent increased fuel efficiency versus DC-9 aircraft

More than 60 percent below limits for exhaust emissions

Lower fuel consumption – 5 to 8 percent less during cruise

Ability to refuel without lifts or ladders

Cargo and baggage loading that requires no ground support equipment

In-Flight Improvements

One hundred percent fresh air flowing throughout the cabin

Built-in ice bin in forward galley

Back-lit handrails along EasyFit overhead storage bins

Updated jumpseat with two individual seats connected

Three modern lavatories with baby-changing stations and privacy curtain

18 percent increased capacity in overhead storage bins (same storage capacity per person as Boeing’s 747 aircraft)

Moveable armrests on 85 percent of aisle seats for passengers with special needs

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AirTran Airways' 717-200 Cabin

AirTran Airways' 717s feature all-new spacious interiors and accommodate 117 passengers in a mixed-class arrangement with 12 seats in Business Class and 105 in coach. Some of the state-of-the-art amenities include 18 percent more overhead storage space (same storage capacity per person as Boeing's 747 aircraft), back-lit hand rails along the overhead bins for easier access, 100 percent fresh air, and three modern lavatories with baby-changing stations.

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