Boeing 737 MAX: FAA defends its processes, blames pilots
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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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