Alaska Airlines retires its last Airbus aircraft, an A321neo
Alaska Airlines has retired its last Airbus A321neo aircraft, as the operator returns to being an all-Boeing airline.The…
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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
Air India Express’ first ever Boeing 737 MAX leaves Seatle for new home
Air India Express’ first ever Boeing 737 MAX has left the Seatle Boeing Field (BFI) and is now…
Donald Trump slams 737 MAX, says Boeing should have updated the 757
Donald Trump has harshly criticized Boeing’s decision to launch the 737 MAX program, saying that the company should…
FAA grants temporary lightning protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s petition to temporarily exempt the 737 MAX…
Dublin Airport hits back after Ryanair threatens to remove 19 737 MAX aircraft
A spat between low-cost carrier Ryanair and Dublin Airport (DUB) has broken out after the airline accused the…
Boeing allegedly only defrauded investors after second 737 MAX crash
A United States district court judge has allowed potentially defrauded investors to seek claims against Boeing for statements…
Boeing loses out to Airbus in August 2023 deliveries due to 737 MAX woes
Boeing continues to lose out to rival Airbus in terms of aircraft deliveries after the US planemaker has…
Ireland-based SMBC Aviation Capital orders 25 Boeing 737 MAXs
Ireland-based aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 25 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, bringing its backlog of the…
VietJet Air says Vietnam’s first Boeing 737 MAXs will arrive in 2024
VietJet Air, a Vietnam-based low-cost carrier, said that the airline’s (and country’s) first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will…
Boeing and Vietnam Airlines agree to 50 737 MAX order
Boeing has confirmed an order from Vietnam Airlines for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.Initially, the United States (US)…
Latest 737 MAX issue will only impact deliveries in the near term: Boeing CFO
The latest Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing defect will only impact deliveries in the near future, the company’s chief…
Aviation Capital Group expands Boeing 737 MAX order to 47 jets
Aviation Capital Group has finalized a deal with Boeing for 13 more 737 MAX jets, thus bringing the…
Boeing welcomes African carrier ASKY Airlines to the 737 MAX family
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has welcomed the Togo based carrier, ASKY Airlines, to the 737 MAX family following the…
Sunwing Boeing 737 MAX becomes stuck on runway in Cuba, closing the airport
A Sunwing Boeing 737 MAX 8 became stuck on a runway in Cuba, prompting the authorities to temporarily…
Boeing to resume 737 MAX deliveries to China: report
Boeing will reportedly resume 737 MAX deliveries to China within the next few weeks.According to a report by…
Boeing reevaluating 737 MAX delivery target after latest manufacturing issue
Boeing is currently re-evaluating its delivery targets for the 737 MAX after the discovery of another manufacturing issue. According…
Boeing 737 MAX encounters another manufacturing quality issue
The Boeing 737 MAX and the 737 NextGeneration (NG) military derivative, the P-8 Poseidon, have been affected by…
American Airlines PAX claims pepper spray used deliberately on 737 MAX flight
An American Airlines jet was diverted to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) after pepper spray was released in the…