Here's why Boeing originally skipped the 717 designation for commercial airliners:
Early military use: The "717" designation was used internally by Boeing in the 1950s for the military C-135 and KC-135 jet tankers. This left the number unavailable for a commercial product at that time.
Marketing strategy: Boeing decided to use the "7x7" naming convention for its commercial jet aircraft, starting with the 707. This branding strategy emphasized the difference between their new jets and previous propeller-driven aircraft.
MD-95 rebrand: After the merger, Boeing decided to continue production of the MD-95 and incorporated it into its commercial lineup. Since the "717" designation was available and hadn't been used for a widespread commercial airliner, it was chosen to rename the MD-95 as the Boeing 717.
【 在 sunbirdy 的大作中提到: 】
: 抱养的孩子么,随便给个名,而且比较小,用717正合适
: 至于717当初为啥会空着我也不知道
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