Boeing 737 MAX

The Boeing 737 MAX is a family of medium range, narrowbody airliners that include the Max 7, Max 8, Max 9 and Max 10. The Max 8 first flew on January 29th 2016, and can be powered by CFM LEAP or Pratt & Whitney GTF turbofan engines. The first Max 8 entered service with Malindo Air in May 2017.

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History & development

Development of the 737 MAX programme began in 2011, with the first aircraft being rolled out in 2015. The Max 8 first flew on January 29, 2016, and the aircraft was certified by the FAA and EASA in March of that year. The Max 8 was grounded in 2019 following a series of accidents attributed to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, known as ‘MCAS’. The aircraft remained grounded for 20 months before gradually returning to service. The Max 7, 9 and 10 aircraft have since completed their first flights and have received orders from airlines.

Boeing 737 news

TCAS averts possible head-on collision in Austin

On 16 October, an American Airlines 737 (N800NN) and Cessna R182 Skylane (N738PG) came dangerously close as the airliner was preparing to land in Austin. The Cessna, which was not coordinating with the Austin approach controller, turned directly into the final approach path for Runway 36L causing a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory on the 737. The two

The Ryanair fleet in October 2024

Ryanair (FR/RYR) operates a fleet consisting of a total of 568 aircraft, primarily focused on

Why is 11A Europe’s most hated airline seat?

Picture the scene. In honoured ‘airport dad’ fashion, you arrive 3 hours early. You have

26 years of the Boeing 737-800

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular and recognizable narrowbody aircraft in the world. First

The Ryanair fleet in October 2024

Ryanair (FR/RYR) operates a fleet consisting of a total of 568 aircraft, primarily focused on

Why is 11A Europe’s most hated airline seat?

Picture the scene. In honoured ‘airport dad’ fashion, you arrive 3 hours early. You have

26 years of the Boeing 737-800

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular and recognizable narrowbody aircraft in the world. First

Currently airborne B737 MAXs

Flight tracking focus

Whilst the 737 NG family is one of the most prolific in the world, the slow return to service of the Max family has resulted in slower proliferation of the aircraft. Nearly 1,000 Max aircraft are active worldwide, with the largest operator being North American low-cost-carrier Southwest Airlines.

B737 MAX facts & figures

Built to date

Passenger Review (out of 5)

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Cruise speed (knots)

Latest B737 MAX photos

B737 MAX family specification

Variant	B737 MAX 7	B737 MAX 8 / MAX 200	B737 MAX 9	B737 MAX 10
Engines	2 x CFM International LEAP-1B	2 x CFM International LEAP-1B	2 x CFM International LEAP-1B	2 x CFM International LEAP-1B
Height	12.29m / 40.4ft	12.29m / 40.4ft	12.29m / 40.4ft	12.29m / 40.4ft
Length	35.5m / 116.8ft	39.5m / 129.6ft	42.2m / 138.4ft	43.8m / 143.8ft
Cruise / Maximum speed	Mach 0.79	Mach 0.79	Mach 0.79	Mach 0.79
Range	7,130km / 3,850nm	6,570km / 3,550nm	7,130km / 3,850nm	6,100km / 3,300nm
Max passenger load	172 max	210 max	220 max	230 max

B737 MAX videos

Flying the DREADED Ryanair 737MAX 8-200 and loving it!?

In this video trip report we take a ride on the dreaded, infamous Ryanair 737MAX 8-200 from Stockholm Arlanda to Skellefteå in the north of Sweden. And we find that we…kind of like it. In

Trip report – flying the downright wonderful Singapore Airlines 737 MAX to Cambodia

In this video we head out on a two-hour hop from Singapore to Siem Reap (REP) in Cambodia, gateway to Angkor Wat.

Trip Report – FINALLY flying the 737MAX! Onboard Alaska Airlines 737-9 JFK to Seattle in First Class

In this video we hop aboard the 737MAX for the first time – flying the 737-9 with Alaska Airlines in First Class on the long transcontinental run from New York JFK to Seattle. It’s always