US Senator asks for clarification regarding certification of 737 MAX
Following a recent draft legislative proposal, United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, has asked…
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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
Boeing adds United Airlines‘ 737 MAX-10 to its test program
Boeing’s third 737 MAX-10 took to the skies to join the type’s test flight program as the manufacturer…
Court dismisses Boeing and Southwest 737 MAX fraud allegations
A judge in the United States (US) dismissed an interlocutory appeal from several plaintiffs accusing Boeing and Southwest…
Boeing 737 MAX 7 will not fly in 2022: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reiterated that the Boeing 737 MAX-7, the smallest variant in the 737 MAX…
Malaysia Airlines could double existing Boeing 737 MAX order: CEO
Malaysia Airlines is considering doubling its current firm order of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes. If confirmed,…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines announces deal with Boeing for up to 12 737 MAX planes
Skymark Airlines plans to add up to 12 737 MAX aircraft in a deal with Boeing to support…
LCC Flyr seeks new funds to ease strained finances and get through the winter
New Norwegian airline Flyr is seeking to raise around $50 million of new funds to help ease its…
Boeing seeks to “derisk” China, remarket aircraft to other airlines
China remains a headache for Boeing. The US aerospace giant is taking steps to “derisk” its business there…
IAG shareholders approve orders for Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, said shareholders have approved orders for 37 Airbus…
Alaska Airlines places largest Boeing order in its history with new 737 MAX deal
Alaska Airlines announced an order for 52 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, plus options for a further 105 planes…
First foreign Boeing 737 MAX lands in China after four-year hiatus
A Boeing 737 MAX operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines has recently landed in Guangzhou, China, marking the model’s…
LOT Polish Airlines set to double its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet
Polish flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines will expand its Boeing 737 Max fleet with an additional six aircraft.…
Pilot union opposes alerting system exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7, MAX 10
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the labor union representing around 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, has said…
Boeing doesn’t anticipate FAA approval for MAX 10 before summer 2023: Reuters
Boeing does not expect to win Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) approval for the 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the…
Canada’s WestJet strengthens Boeing commitment, orders 42 B737 MAX 10s
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced that it reached an agreement with airline manufacturer Boeing to place 42 Boeing…
US SEC charges Boeing, ex-CEO with misleading investors over the 737 MAX
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has charged aircraft manufacturer Boeing with providing misleading…
Chinese regulator meets Boeing to review 737 MAX operation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a meeting with Boeing in Zhoushan, Zhejiang on September 14,…
New low-cost carrier Arajet takes off with 737 MAX fleet
Arajet Airlines, the Dominican Republic’s new low-fare airline, has officially launched commercial operations with its first scheduled passenger…