Originally Posted by
crewmeal
Could someone tell me the difference between a 737NG and a 737-800. Also I see there are different varients of the 800 version. For example Egyptair fly the 866 varient. Is it to do with range?
The "Next Gen" airplanes included the 737-600, -700, -800, and -900. BBJs (Boeing Business Jets) of the same timeframe are also "next gen".