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737 MAX 9 first flight on April 13, 2017. The 737 MAX 9 replaces the 737-900 and has a longer fuselage than the MAX 8. In 2016, Boeing planned to improve its range from 3,510 nautical miles (6,500 km; 4,040 mi) to 3,605 nmi (6,676 km; 4,149 mi) after 2021. [176] Lion Air was the launch customer with an order for 201 in February 2012. [41]
The 737 MAX 7, MAX 8 (including the denser, 200-seat MAX 200), and MAX 9 replace the 737-700, -800, and -900 respectively. The further stretched 737 MAX 10 has also been added to the series. The aim was to re-engine the 737NG family using CFM LEAP-1B engines having very high bypass ratio, to compete with the Airbus A320neo family.
Alaska Airlines initially grounded their 737 MAX 9 fleet of 65 in the hours after the accident on January 5. [6] The airline later said that 18 aircraft were ready to return to service on January 6 after determining that those 737 MAX 9s had already had their door plugs inspected "as part of a recent heavy maintenance visit". [14]
The Boeing 737 Max 9 can hold up to 220 seats, but Alaska Airlines’ Max 9 jets are fitted with just 178 – with first class and a premium economy product with extra legroom. United Airlines has ...
However, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines configure their 737 Max 9s to have fewer than 180 seats, so the planes don't need the two mid-cabin exits to comply with U.S. evacuation rules.
The Boeing 737 Max 9’s grounded several weeks ago will be back in the air soon after each passes inspection guidelines set by the FAA. Here’s what you need to know.
Unlike the 737-200 Combi, the 737-400 Combis featured a fixed seating capacity of 72 seats. [10] The last 737-200 Combi, short for combination, was retired in 2007 and is now displayed at the Alaska Aviation Museum. [11] [12] The 737-400 Combi aircraft were retired in October 2017. [13] Alaska Airlines retired their passenger 737-400s in March ...
Which airlines use the Boeing 737-9 MAX? According to figures sent to Way by Cirium , there are 217 737-9 MAX aircraft in operation. United Airlines has 79 of these narrow-body airliners, the most ...