In the dynamic realm of aviation, where innovation soars as high as the airplanes themselves, a select few aircraft have captured the skies and the hearts of millions worldwide. These flying marvels, celebrated for their cutting-edge technology, reliability, and unmatched performance, stand as the epitome of human ingenuity in the field of aeronautics.

In this article, we embark on a thrilling journey through the clouds to explore the eight world’s best-selling airplanes, each a testament to the evolution of aviation over the decades.

1. Cessna 172

The Cessna Aircraft Company manufactures the four-seat, single-engine, high-wing, fixed-wing Cessna 172 Skyhawk in the United States. The Skyhawk name was first applied to a trim package for the 172 aircraft when they were first flown in 1955 but was later extended to all standard-production 172 aircraft.

Generation after generation of pilots have learned to fly in them because their main function is as training aircraft. As a result of the single-engine aircraft’s large wings, the pilots can see more clearly, which improves their ability to land and obtain a sense of their surroundings. The company and its partners have built more than 44,000 units.

2. Boeing 737

The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body aircraft produced by Boeing at its Renton Factory in Washington. The initial 737-100 made its first flight in April 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa. The 737 MAX, designed to compete with the A320neo, was grounded worldwide in March 2019. As of July 2022, 15,293 Boeing 737s have been ordered and 11,089 delivered.

3. Airbus A320

The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body airliners developed and produced by Airbus. The A320 was launched in March 1984 and first flew in 1987. The A320 family surpassed the Boeing 737 to become the highest-selling airliner. As of July 2022, a total of 16,622 A320s had been ordered and 10,441 delivered.

4. Bombardier CRJ

The Bombardier CRJ is a family of regional jets introduced in 1991 by Bombardier Aerospace. Regional jets are smaller planes, usually with fewer than 100 seats, that are designed for short-haul routes. The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet family is the best-selling of its kind. The last of the popular short-hop jets was delivered to Utah-based SkyWest Airlines in February 2021. Production ended in December 2020 after 1,945 were built.

5.Boeing 727

Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavy 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958. This mid-sized plane, with a T-shaped tail and three rear-mounted engines, had a range for transoceanic flights but was also versatile enough to land on short runways at smaller airports. Production ended in September 1984 with 1,832 having been built.

6. Boeing 777

It is an American long-range wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the world’s largest twinjet. The 777 entered service with the launch customer, United Airlines, in June 1995. It was the first jetliner to be wholly designed by computer and the first Boeing aircraft to have weight-saving, computer-operated “fly-by-wire” controls. As of July 2022, more than 60 customers had placed orders for 2,122 aircraft of all variants, with 1,690 delivered.

7. Boeing 747

 

The Boeing 747 is a big, long-range wide-body airliner that was developed and produced in the US by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The four-engine 747, also referred to as “Queen of the Skies,” was the first wide-body aircraft and the first “jumbo jet.” It went into operation in 1970 with the venerable airline Pan Am and quickly came to represent the opulent era of international travel. 1,570 aircraft had been delivered as of May 2022.

8. Airbus A330

The wide-body Airbus A330 is an Airbus design and production. The first type, the A330-300, made its first flight in November 1992, and Air Inter began using it in 1994. As of July 2022, A330 orders stood at 1,759 of which 1,541 had been delivered. The first model was the 63.66-meter-long A330-300, which could carry up to 440 passengers and was versatile enough to be used for both short-haul flights and longer ones lasting up to 6,350 nautical miles.