Boeing 737-800 (737-85P) · G-DRTF · Jet2.com

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Boeing 737-800 (737-85P)

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RegistrationGBG-DRTF
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Boeing 737-800 (737-85P) built in 2000 in Renton. Operates for Jet2.com. Previously flew for Air Europa and Transaero Airlines.

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Old · 26 years · ≈ 85,800 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines2× 2 x CFMI CFM56-7B26
PropulsionTurbofan
Seats189 (Y189)
Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)
OwnerJet2
MSN28387
VerificationExistence documented by a freely licensed photograph by Markus Eigenheer from Genève, Schweiz showing this registration on a 737-85P(WL)

The model · Boeing 737

Figures for the 737-800 variant, the most representative of the family

Length39.5 m129 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height12.6 m41 ft
Range5,436 km2,935 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed834 km/h450 ktMach 0.79
Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight79,016 kg174,200 lb
Maximum payload37,603 kg82,900 lbIts 162 passengers with baggage would weigh about 16.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity162 passengersUp to 189 in a high-density layout
Endurance6 h 31 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 5,436 km range, from Madrid it could fly non-stop as far as:

Beyond its rangeDXBDubai5,650 km

The type first flew in 1967 (59 years ago) · About 10,200 units built · Production ended in 2019

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Seating layout

189Economy

189 seats in total

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

2000
Built
Assembled by Boeing in Renton, Washington (USA).
Apr 28, 2000
Delivered to Air Europa
Delivered to Air Europa as EC-HJQ.
Oct 31, 2008
Incident at Lanzarote-César Manrique (ACE) Airport
On October 31, 2008, the Boeing 737-85P aircraft (registration EC-HJQ), operated by Air Europa, was involved in an incident at Lanzarote-César Manrique (ACE) Airport (Spain). Source: Air Europa.
Source: Air Europa
Feb 2013
Placed in storage
In February 2013, the 737-85P(WL) aircraft (registration EC-HJQ), operated by Air Europa, was placed in storage. Source: Air Europa.
Source: Air Europa
Apr 5, 2013
Transferred to Transaero Airlines
Transferred to Transaero Airlines.
Aug 6, 2013
Incident at Larnaca and Novosibirsk
On August 6, 2013, the Boeing 737-85P(WL) aircraft (registration EI-RUI), operated by Transaero, was involved in an incident at Larnaca and Novosibirsk. Source: Transaero.
Source: Transaero
Aug 31, 2014
Incident at Samara
On August 31, 2014, the Boeing 737-85P(WL) aircraft (registration EI-RUI), operated by Transaero, was involved in an incident at Samara. Source: Transaero.
Source: Transaero
Oct 2015
Placed in storage
In October 2015, the 737-85P(WL) aircraft (registration EI-RUI), operated by Transaero Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Transaero Airlines.
Source: Transaero Airlines
Jul 18, 2018
Transferred to Jet2.com
Transferred to Jet2.com.
Aug 26, 2025
Incident at Alicante (ALC) Airport
On August 26, 2025, the Boeing 737-85P (WL) aircraft (registration G-DRTF), operated by Jet2.com, was involved in an incident at Alicante (ALC) Airport (Spain) due to a runway incursion. Source: Jet2.com.
Source: Jet2.com

Operators

2000-04-28
Registration EC-HJQ
2013-04-05
Registration EI-RUI · Lessor: Vebl
2018-07-18
Registration G-DRTF

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BibTeX

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