FAA takes full control of new 737 MAX airworthiness certificates
In efforts to boost its authority and confidence of global regulators and the wider public, the U.S. Federal…
Boeing 737 MAX
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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
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The order book for the Boeing 737 MAX, stagnant since the global grounding of the jet in March…
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In a much-needed win for the company, Boeing announced on November 18, 2019, at the Dubai Airshow it…
American and Southwest postpone Boeing 737 MAX return to service
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Boeing CEO Muilenburg: “We know we made mistakes”
On October 29, 2019, Dennis Muilenburg, the Chief Executive Officer of Boeing, is set to testify for the…
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The flag carrier of Iceland, Icelandair, has issued new profit guidance for the full year 2019. Despite difficult…
Lion Air crash report points to Boeing, FAA and airline flaws
The final report of the Indonesian investigators says the design and development of the MCAS system by Boeing…
Investigators flag MCAS ahead of Lion Air crash final report
Mechanical and design flaws of the Boeing 737 MAX and lack of information on how to deal with…
Blow from the past: Boeing 737 MAX crisis hit with controversy
Just as Boeing seemed to be getting closer to having its upgrades to the 737 MAX flight controls…
Boeing CEO loses chairman role after 737 MAX certification review
A few hours after the certification of the 737 MAX was criticized by a panel of aviation authorities,…
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For the past few months neither 737 MAX operators, nor the aviation authorities could provide a clear answer…
Southwest pilot union SWAPA sues Boeing over 737 MAX groundings
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Boeing reorganizes safety organization before Congress hearing
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg presented a new organizational chart aimed at reinforcing the safety of its products. On…
Boeing 737 MAX alerts are poorly designed, says NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation, criticized the certification…