The popular Next-Generation 737 family is offered in four sizes, ranging from 110 to 220 seats in mixed-class configuration. The 737-800 can seat 162 to 189 passengers, and was launched with commitments from customers for more than 40 of the airplanes on Sept. 5, 1994. On March 13, 1998, the 737-800 earned type certification from the FAA; JAA type validation followed April 9, 1998.