On June 8, 2016 MS-21, a single-aisle twinjet airliner, was rolled out to the technical commission at the United Aircraft Corporation in Irkutsk, Russia. The first flight took place on May 28, 2017. This class of airliners has a capacity of 150-211 passengers. MS-21 is equipped with the most advanced avionics. Check our photo gallery to learn about other aircraft with a big passenger capacity manufactured in other countries.
Airbus A380-900 contains 90 passenger seats
The obvious leader in terms of a passenger capacity is the Airbus A380, a double-deck, wide-body, 4-engine jet airliner manufactured by France's Airbus. Nicknamed Superjumbo, it provides seating for 656-900 passengers. The price of this airliner starts from $337.5 million.
Airbus A380-800 contains 853 passenger seats
The second largest passenger aircraft is also manufactured in France. Airbus A380-800 has enough space for 644-853 passengers. Meanwhile, Airbus has sold more than 190 of such airliners.
Boeing 747-8 with 700 seats
Boeing 747-8 developed by US Boeing Commercial Airplanes is ranked third in terms of the number of passenger seats. Besides, it is the longest passenger aircraft in the world. The aircraft can carry from 600 to 700 people on board.
Boeing 747-400 carries 624 passengers
The fourth rank is given to another model from the same US airplane manufacturer. Boeing 747-400 provides seating to 524-624 passengers. It is said to be the bestselling model among the other aircraft of Boeing 747 series.
Boeing 777-300 with 550 seats
The fifth rank is given to Boeing 777-300 which is designed to carry 451-550 passengers. Boeing has sold over 60 such airplanes so far.
Airbus A380-700 contains 525 seats
The sixth rank in our rating is occupied by Airbus A380-700. The model of an all-economy class configuration has enough room for 525 passengers. The model which provides facilities for two classes can carry 480 passengers. Airbus A380-700 serves non-stop intercontinental flights, connecting Europe, Asia, and the US.
Boeing 777-200 with 440 seats
Boeing 777-200 is ranked seventh. With its one-class design, it has a typical seating capacity of 440 passengers. With a two-class design, the aircraft contains 400 passenger seats.
Airbus A340-600 has seating capacity of 420
Airbus A340-600 is the eighth on the list. The aircraft seats up to 420 passengers in the stretched -600 series and up to 380 passengers in the standard configuration. The aerospace company has sold more than 48 such jet airliners.
Airbus A340-500 contains 372 seats
Airbus A340-500 takes the ninth rank. A one-class configuration provides seating for 372 passengers whereas a two-class variant provides facilities for 313 passengers. This jet airliner enjoys great popularity with Emirates Airlines.
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