737 MAX Family

The fourth generation of Boeing's best-selling narrowbody, re-engined with CFM LEAP-1B, spanning four variants from the MAX 7 to the MAX 10.
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737 MAX Family at a glance

Variants
4
Seats
138-230
Max Range
3,800
First Entry
2017

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the 737, the best-selling commercial aircraft programme in history. Re-engined with CFM LEAP-1B engines and fitted with Advanced Technology winglets, it is offered in four variants, the MAX 7, MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10, covering roughly 138 to 230 seats on short and medium-haul routes.

The MAX 8 is the volume seller at the heart of the family, while the stretched MAX 10 is the direct rival to the Airbus A321neo. Below, each variant is compared side by side; the rest of the page covers operators, orders and the latest 737 MAX news from AeroTime.

Variant comparison

Specification Boeing 737 MAX 10 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Boeing 737 MAX 7
Typical seats (2-class) 138-172 138-172 138-172 138-172
Maximum seats 230 220 210 172
Range 3,300 3,300 3,500 3,800
Length 43.80 m 42.16 m 39.52 m 35.56 m

Full specifications

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body Type
Narrowbody
Engines
CFM LEAP-1B
Seat Range
138-230
Range
3,300-3,800
Common type rating
Shared across the entire 737 family
First entry into service
2017
Predecessor
Boeing 737 Next Generation

Operators

Airlines currently operating or having ordered the 737 MAX Family include:

Frequently asked questions

How many 737 MAX variants are there?

Four: the MAX 7, MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10, ranging from about 138 to 230 seats. The MAX 8 is the best-selling variant.

What is the difference between the MAX 8 and MAX 10?

The MAX 10 is the longest variant, seating up to 230 and competing with the Airbus A321neo. The MAX 8 is shorter, seats up to 210, and is the volume seller.

What engine does the 737 MAX use?

The 737 MAX is powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B, the re-engining that defines the MAX versus the earlier Next Generation 737.