Boeing 727
The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body trijet that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavier 707 quadjet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the demand for shorter flight lengths from smaller airports. On December 5, 1960, the 727 was launched with 40 orders each from United Airlines and Eastern Air Lines. The first 727-100 rolled out on November 27, 1962, first flew on February 9, 1963, and entered service with Eastern on February 1, 1964.
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- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Category
- Airliners
- US-registered
- 37
FAA registry models
Airlines operating the Boeing 727
Airlines with the most registered Boeing 727 airframes (FAA + international registries) — registered airframes, not necessarily in active service, updated August 10, 2026.
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.