Boeing 737-MAX 8
General Information
Manufacturer: Boeing
Role: Narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner
First flight: January 29, 2016
Primary airlines: American Airlines, Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Passenger seating: 178-210
Models: 737-MAX 7, 737-MAX 9
Features
- CFM LEAP 1-B turbofan engines
- Advanced AT Winglet provides improved fuel efficiency
- Cabin improvements to both form and function with innovative Boeing Sky Interior
Interior Diagram
Fun Facts
- The 737 MAX is a fourth-generation successor to the Boeing 737 NG (Next Generation) line of aircraft.
- The very first 737 was unveiled more than 50 years ago, on Jan. 17, 1967.
- The 737 MAX 8 has a maximum range of 3,550 nautical miles (6,570 km / 4,082 miles). For reference, the distance from Los Angeles International Airport to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport is 2,146 nautical miles (3,974 km / 2,469 miles).
- It is 40 percent quieter than the Boeing 737-800 series and creates about 85 dBa of noise on takeoff.
Type Rating
Pilots must earn their type rating in the Boeing 737-MAX 8 to be qualified to fly this aircraft. In most cases, the airline you fly for will get you type-rated.
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