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Do you remember the last time you saw or flew on a Boeing 737-300? In this article we\u2019ll look at who still operates the type, and where to see (or fly) on one.<\/p>\n

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The Boeing 737-300\"Southwest<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Boeing 737-300 model became the first big step in taking the popular airliner into the big leagues.<\/p>\n

Following the arrival of the 737-100 and -200 in the 1960s, it was in the early 1980s that updates to the design, including the engines, cockpit, cabin and tailplane were introduced.<\/p>\n

It allowed airlines who had already tried the older models to take their fleet forward, and it also encouraged many more airlines to adopt to the 737.<\/p>\n

Later, additional models like the 737-400 and -500 came along, each offering a different passenger capacity.<\/p>\n

Then in later years, the 737 Next Generation and 737 MAX models arrived.<\/p>\n

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Today there are still plenty of 737-300s flying, but which airlines have the largest fleets? We take a look:<\/p>\n

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Which Airlines Fly the 737-300 Today?<\/span><\/h2>\n

SF Airlines\"\"<\/span><\/h3>\n

With 14 Boeing 737-300s in its fleet, SF Airlines is by far the largest operator of the type today.<\/p>\n

This airline is one of the largest cargo carriers in China, with hubs across the country. Its fleet includes nearly 100 Boeing types, from the 737-300 up to the 747-400.<\/p>\n

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Nolinor<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Well known as one of the last operators of the Boeing 737-200 in passenger (or mixed) configuration, Nolinor \u2013 based at Montreal \u2013 has 7 Boeing 737-300s in its fleet. These are usually in a passenger configuration, and used on charters to remoter parts of Canada.<\/p>\n

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Peoples Liberation Army Air Force<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Also known as the Chinese Air Force, this military organisation has a huge fleet of over 4,500 aircraft used in defence, intelligence, transport and logistics roles.<\/p>\n

Among these are 6 Boeing 737-300s used in passenger and VIP transport, as well as intelligence roles.<\/p>\n

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Trigana Air Service<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Also with 6 Boeing 737-300s in its fleet, Trigana Air Service is an Indonesian airline based at Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport.<\/p>\n

Trigana Air\u2019s 737-300 fleet is a mix of both passenger and freighter variants.<\/p>\n

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China Postal Airlines<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Another Chinese carrier, China Postal Airlines is the main dedicated airmail carrier in the country. It has 5 Boeing 737-300s in its fleet, as well as other 737 variants, 757s and 777s.<\/p>\n

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Serve Air Cargo<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this cargo airline flies 5 Boeing 737-300 freighters out of its base in Kinshasa.<\/p>\n

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Star Air<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Not to be confused with the Maersk Air subsidiary. Star Air is a South African cargo airline with 5 Boeing 737-300 freighters in its fleet.<\/p>\n

It is based at Johannesburg\u2019s O R Tambo International Airport. It also operates these aircraft on behalf of BidAir Cargo.<\/p>\n

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Canadian North<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Like Nolinor, Canadian North is a specialist and charter airline flying passengers and freight to remoter parts of northern Canada.<\/p>\n

Its fleet of 4 Boeing 737-300s can be used for all-passenger operations, or in a combination passenger and cargo configurations.<\/p>\n

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Kalitta Charters II\"\"<\/span><\/h3>\n

This specialist airline based in Detroit\u2019s Willow Run Airport has an interesting mix of aircraft types in its fleet.<\/p>\n

It has 4 Boeing 737-300 freighters which are all used for cargo services.<\/p>\n

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Nauru Airlines<\/span><\/h3>\n
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An interesting airline based in the tiny Republic of Nauru in the Central Pacific.<\/p>\n

Nauru Airlines uses 4 Boeing 737-300s in passenger configuration to fly services to neighbouring island countries, as well as to Australia.<\/p>\n

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There are many other airlines with one or two examples of the Boeing 737-300 in their fleets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Notable passenger carriers include Star Peru<\/strong>, Air Inuit<\/strong>, Boliviana de Aviacion<\/strong>, Estelar Latinoamerica<\/strong>, RUTACA Airlines<\/strong>, and SCAT Airlines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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When was the last time you saw or flew on a Boeing 737-300? Leave a comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Title image: (c) Erik Ritterbach<\/em><\/p>\n

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