The Boeing 727 was, for a very long time, the most popular jet-liner in the world. The 727 first took to the skies during the 1960s, much earlier than its bigger and more famous sister the Boeing 747. Through its exceptional fuel efficiency it can fly both long- and short-range routes. Range with max payload 3965km (2140nm), The 727-200 remains popular with passengers and pilots but it does not meet Stage 3 noise requirements.