Boeing 737-800 (737-86J) · 4L-GTV · Georgian Airways

Boeing 737-800 (737-86J) illustration in Georgian Airways livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Boeing 737-800 (737-86J)

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RegistrationGE4L-GTV
OperatorGeorgian Airways
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Boeing 737-800 (737-86J). Operates for Georgian Airways. Previously flew for Air Berlin.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines2×
PropulsionJet
OwnerAir Berlin
MSN37785
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

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

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.

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

Apr 5, 2019
Incident at Colonia
On April 5, 2019, the Boeing Boeing 737NG 86J/W aircraft (registration D-ABMV), operated by Eurowings, was involved in an incident at Colonia. Source: Eurowings.
Source: Eurowings
May 8, 2024
Incident at Frankfurt
On May 8, 2024, the Boeing Boeing 737NG 86J/W aircraft (registration D-ABMV), operated by TUI, was involved in an incident at Frankfurt. Source: TUI.
Source: TUI
Jun 28, 2025
Incident near Bari
On June 28, 2025, the Boeing 737-86J (WL) aircraft (registration D-ABMV), operated by TUIfly Airlines Germany, was involved in an incident near Bari (Italy) due to an engine failure. Source: TUIfly Airlines Germany.
Source: TUIfly Airlines Germany
Apr 2026
Placed in storage
In April 2026, the Boeing 737-86J aircraft (registration D-ABMV), operated by TUIfly, was placed in storage. Source: TUIfly.
Source: TUIfly
Jul 19, 2026
Delivered to Georgian Airways
Delivered to Georgian Airways as 4L-GTV.

Operators

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Registration D-ABMV · Lessor: Air Berlin
2026-07-19
Registration 4L-GTV

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This page was last updated on October 15, 2026

APA

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Chicago

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Harvard

Vuelopedia (2026) Boeing 737-800 (737-86J) · 4L-GTV · Georgian Airways. Available at: https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/B737-37785 (Accessed: 19 October 2026).

BibTeX

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  title        = {{Boeing 737-800 (737-86J) · 4L-GTV · Georgian Airways}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-15},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/B737-37785},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/B737-37785}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-19},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-19}
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Wikipedia

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