The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.It succeeds the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) and competes with the Airbus A320neo family.The series was announced in August 2011, first flown in January 2016, and certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in …

Sep 26, 2024 · The National Transportation Safety Board is issuing “urgent safety recommendations” for some Boeing 737s—including the embattled 737 MAX line— warning that critical flight controls could jam.

Jan 3, 2025 · Nearly a year after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft, Boeing says it has made strides improving safety for airline passengers.

2 days ago · FILE - Boeing 737 Max airplanes, belonging to Air Canada and other airlines, sit parked in a storage lot, Monday, April 26, 2021, near Boeing Field in Seattle. ... according to FactSet. Full-year ...

2 days ago · FILE - Boeing 737 Max airplanes, belonging to Air Canada and other airlines, sit parked in a storage lot, Monday, April 26, 2021, near Boeing Field in Seattle. ... according to FactSet. Full-year ...

The 737 MAX improved on Next-Generation 737 range with the capability to fly more than 3,500 nautical miles (6,510 km), an increase of 340-570 nmi (629-1,055 km). The 737 MAX also incorporates the latest quiet engine technology to reduce the operational noise footprint of the airplane by up to 40 percent.

It provides characteristics of the Boeing Model 737 MAX airplane for airport planners and operators, airlines, architectural and engineering consultant organizations, and other interested industry agencies. Airplane changes and available options may alter model characteristics. Data contained herein is generic in scope and not customer-specific.

Dec 6, 2024 · The Boeing 737 MAX series is the fourth generation of the manufacturer's narrowbody 737 airliner family. The MAX includes new engines and other improvements in comparison to the company’s Next-Generation (NG) 737 series.

Here are some fast facts about the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft is 129 feet, 8 inches (39.5 meters) in length, with a wingspan of 117 feet, 10 inches (35.9 meters). It stands 40 feet, 4 inches (12.3 meters) tall. The aircraft's maximum takeoff weight is 181,200 pounds (82,191 kilograms), according to this 2014 Boeing brochure.

Jan 25, 2024 · Alaska Airlines announced the grounding of its 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes earlier this month will cost it $150 million and affect capacity growth.