Boeing CEO gives update on 737 production, MAX 10 progress and 777X flight tests
Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg presented a mix bag of industry updates regarding the planemaker’s progress as…
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The Boeing 737 MAX is a family of narrow-body airliners designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is part of the 737 series. The MAX series features new engines, and updated avionics to deliver greater fuel efficiency, improved performance, and reduced operating costs compared to its predecessors.
Key Facts
- Type: Commercial jetliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- First Flight: January 29, 2016
- Introduced: May 22, 2017
- Variants: 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 737 MAX 10
- Capacity: Typically 138-230 passengers depending on variant and configuration
- Range: Approximately 3,300 to 3,850 nautical miles (6,112 to 7,130 km) depending on variant
- Engines: CFM International LEAP-1B engines
- Production: Assembled at Boeing’s Renton, Washington facility
TAROM receives first Boeing 737 MAX in fleet overhaul
Romania’s flag carrier TAROM has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, introducing the 737 MAX to its…
More than 10 A320neo and 737 MAX jets earmarked for teardown at TARMAC
More than 10 Airbus A320neo and Boeing737 MAX family aircraft have been earmarked for teardown before the end…
United Airlines secures financing worth $390 million for A321neo and 737-8 jets
United Airlines has secured financing worth $390 million from British multinational bank Standard Chartered for four Airbus A321neo…
New FAA directive requires checks on 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring inspection of 471 Boeing…
Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders?
Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the…
Aerolíneas Argentinas secures lease agreement for six new Boeing 737 MAX 10s
In the latest announcement from Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Aerolíneas Argentinas has secured a lease agreement with Aviation…
Boeing opens new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington
Boeing has opened a fourth 737 MAX final assembly line at its factory in Everett, Washington, marking the…
Boeing delivers 51 737 MAXs in May following damaged wiring holdup
Boeing has posted its latest delivery and order data, revealing that the US aircraft manufacturer delivered over 50…
Boeing ‘off and rolling at the 47 rate’ as FAA backs 737 production boost
According to Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, the planemaker is “off and rolling at the 47 rate” after the…
Ryanair says ‘travel demand remains robust’ as airline posts record $2.6B profit
Low-cost-carrier giant Ryanair has declared that “travel demand remains robust” despite the current Middle East conflict, with the…
Boeing’s delivery lead over Airbus narrows, mystery buyers order 109 jets
Boeing still leads Airbus for aircraft deliveries in 2026, but its lead has narrowed after the European manufacturer…
EgyptAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX as fleet renewal begins
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, marking the start of a broader fleet…
Boeing secures Biman Bangladesh order for 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets
Boeing has secured its largest-ever order from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the carrier confirming the purchase of multiple…
Safran to acquire 30k metric ton press to support engine production ramp-up
Safran Aircraft Engines will acquire a new 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press to manufacture strategic parts for commercial…
Boeing 737 fuselage rail deliveries from Spirit appear to slow in March
Rail deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX fuselages from Spirit AeroSystems appeared to slow in March 2026, according to…
Boeing pauses some 737 MAX deliveries over wiring issue
Boeing has paused some of its 737 MAX deliveries after discovering wiring damage on an undetermined number of…
Air Canada begins major fleet shakeup as first of 45 upgraded 737-8s join Rouge
The first of 45 upgraded Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets has moved from Air Canada to its subsidiary…