The Boeing Next-Generation 737 Family
Quieter, More Efficient, More Powerful Engines
The Next-Generation 737 models are powered by new CFM56-7 engines produced by CFMI, a joint venture of General Electric Co. of the U.S. and Snecma of France. 
- The engines meet community noise restrictions.
- They were certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in late 1996 at 26,400 pounds of thrust.
- They offer lower fuel burn and lower engine maintenance costs.
- The CFM56-7 has a 10 percent higher thrust capability than the CFM56-3C engines powering the 737-300/-400/-500 models.