US watchdog to audit FAA oversight of Boeing 737, 787 production
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has set a date to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s)…
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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
US regulators to examine Boeing 737 MAX production after series of incidents
Boeing will face further examination as the US Congress reportedly plans to audit Boeing production, including its 737…
Norwegian Air Shuttle concludes deal for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets
Norwegian Air Shuttle has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for the purchase of 50 737 MAX…
Aeromexico to boost Boeing 737 MAX fleet with three jets
Aeromexico is set to welcome three new Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft to its fleet. The news was announced…
Icelandair to expand Boeing 737 MAX fleet with four additional aircraft
Iceland’s flag carrier Icelandair has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of four additional Boeing…
Boeing declines to offer timetable for 737 MAX 10 approval: Reuters
Boeing said it was making progress with #Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft regulatory approval directives but declined to…
Indian start-up Akasa Air takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX jet
India’s newest low-cost carrier Akasa Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The plane was…
SpiceJet grounds 90 Boeing 737 MAX pilots after DGCA fine
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has restricted 90 pilots from operating Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after receiving a fine…
SpiceJet fined $12,873 for training Boeing 737 MAX pilots on faulty simulator
India’s civil aviation authority has fined airline SpiceJet Rs 10 lakh ($12,873) for training its pilots on a…
Norwegian Air Shuttle recommits to acquire 50 Boeing 737 MAX by 2028
Norway’s largest airline Norwegian Air Shuttle aims to expand its fleet with at least 50 Boeing 737 MAX…
flyadeal renews talks over potential order of 50 new Airbus or Boeing jets
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flyadeal renewed talks over the potential order of 50 narrow-body passenger jets as it…
flydubai boosts fleet with five Boeing 737 MAX jets
flydubai have signed a sale and leaseback (SLB) agreement with Standard Chartered, a British banking and financial services…
Indian start-up Akasa Air shows off first Boeing 737 MAX ahead of summer launch
Indian start-up carrier Akasa Air has unveiled pictures of its first Boeing 737 MAX ahead of its summer…
IAG finally places order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
International Airlines Group (IAG) (IAG) will order 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for another 100,…
China Southern removes over 100 Boeing MAX jets from delivery plan: report
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has significantly changed its plans for deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that were…
Ryanair summer capacity to be above pre-pandemic levels but recovery “fragile”
Ryanair is planning to operate more flights this summer than pre-pandemic, speeding up deliveries of new Boeing 737…
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems sign MRO contract for 737 MAX
Boeing and the aerostructures company Spirit AeroSystems have reached an agreement to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)…
Ryanair to invest $800m in flight schedule expansion from Krakow Airport
Ryanair will invest $800 million in its largest ever flight schedule expansion from Krakow Airport for summer 2022. …