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Boeing operates diverse fleet including Dreamlifters and historic testbeds
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Boeing, known globally as a leading aircraft manufacturer, maintains a fleet of 25 aircraft for various purposes. While most Boeing aircraft are sold to airlines or private customers, the company retains these planes for specific roles and historical significance.

The fleet includes 22 Boeing-manufactured aircraft and three McDonnell Douglas MD-90s, with an average age of over 16 years. The types range from the first B757 to roll off the line to a B737 MAX 9 that is just over a year old.

Among the Boeing-owned planes are six B737s, which include two MAX 7s and two MAX 10s involved in certification programs. One B737-700 serves as a VIP transport for Boeing staff, while another, N704AL—a B737 MAX 9—was returned by Alaska Airlines after an incident last year.

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The company also operates five B747s. Four of these are Dreamlifters, converted from ex-passenger models to transport large parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner construction. The fifth is a B747-8 BBJ variant initially ordered by Saudi Arabia but later acquired by Boeing for parts.

Boeing's sole B757 remains active as a testbed for various projects, including development work on the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Rachel Kitzmann from Boeing commented on its use: "Our F-22 mission equipment is completely segregated from the 757 flight controls."

Additionally, four modified B767-200s have been part of testing for the KC-46A Pegasus program and will soon join the U.S. Air Force. Five B777s are engaged in certification testing; one supports Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program focused on sustainability improvements.

Boeing's remaining widebody is a single B787 used as a testbed since its inception in 2007. Lastly, three MD-90s support NASA's X-66 program aimed at reducing aviation fuel consumption and emissions through innovative design changes.

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