Boeing begins final assembly of first 737-700 airlifter for US Navy.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-18 January 2000-BOEING: Boeing begins final assembly of first 737-700 airlifter for US Navy (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17012000 SEATTLE -- Boeing has joined the wings to the fuselage of the company's first 737-700C (Convertible) aircraft at its Renton, Wash., facility.

The U.S. Navy is the kick-off customer for the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 family and is purchasing the aircraft to begin replacing its fleet of C-9 airlifters. The Navy version, designated C-40A, will be certified to operate in three configurations: an all-passenger (121) configuration; an all-cargo configuration of up to eight pallets; or a combination, or "combi," configuration that will accommodate up to three cargo pallets and 70 passengers....