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Boeing 737 MAX

Short-to-medium-haul airliner

The newest generation of the Boeing 737 family, offered in several passenger-capacity and range configurations.

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Aircraft type Single-aisle jet
Passenger capacity 138–230
Maximum range 3,800 nmi
Production status In production
Overview

About the Boeing 737 MAX

The newest generation of the Boeing 737 family, offered in several passenger-capacity and range configurations.

The aircraft is primarily designed for short-to-medium-haul airliner operations.

Specifications

Aircraft details

Manufacturer
Boeing
Family
737
Aircraft type
Single-aisle jet
Primary role
Short-to-medium-haul airliner
Production status
In production
Passenger capacity
138–230
Maximum range
3,800 nautical miles
Engine options
2 × CFM LEAP-1B
Aircraft family

Variants

4 variants
Boeing

Boeing 737-10

The largest and highest-capacity 737 MAX variant.

Typical seats 185–210
Maximum seats 230
Range 3,100 nmi
Cruise speed
Length
43.8 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.3 m
Maximum takeoff weight
89,760 kg
Engines
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing

Boeing 737-7

The smallest member of the Boeing 737 MAX family.

Typical seats 135–160
Maximum seats 172
Range 3,800 nmi
Cruise speed
Length
35.6 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.3 m
Maximum takeoff weight
80,280 kg
Engines
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing

Boeing 737-8

The core member of the Boeing 737 MAX family.

Typical seats 160–180
Maximum seats 210
Range 3,500 nmi
Cruise speed
Length
39.5 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.3 m
Maximum takeoff weight
82,640 kg
Engines
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing

Boeing 737-9

A stretched, higher-capacity 737 MAX variant.

Typical seats 175–195
Maximum seats 220
Range 3,300 nmi
Cruise speed
Length
42.1 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.3 m
Maximum takeoff weight
88,310 kg
Engines
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
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Latest Boeing 737 MAX news

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:41:20 +0000

SMBC orders 100 B737 MAX aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026

<p>Japanese-owned leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on July 20,&#8230;</p> The post <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/smbc-orders-100-b737-max-aircraft-at-farnborough-airshow-2026">SMBC orders 100 B737 MAX aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026  </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero">AeroTime</a>.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:09:46 +0000

FAA returns to Boeing full authority to issue airworthiness certificates

<p>Move reflects confidence by the US regulator in Boeing&#8217;s 737 Max and 787 quality and processes. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has returned to Boeing authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 aircraft, after having revoked that authority amid quality and safety concerns several years ago. Disclosed by the FAA on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/2026/07/faa-returns-to-boeing-full-authority-to-issue-airworthiness-certificates/">FAA returns to Boeing full authority to issue airworthiness certificates</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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