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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.

Manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft type
Single-aisle jet
Passenger capacity
138–230
Maximum range
3,800 nmi
Engine options
2 × CFM LEAP-1B
First flight
Not available
Production status
In production
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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

234 stories
https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:11:12 +0000

Israel-bound Flydubai 737 Max diverts to Saudi airport amid reports of attack on crew

<p>Dubai-based airline confirms &#8216;incident&#8217; on flight FZ1073 which appears to have suffered rudder damage. Middle Eastern operator Flydubai has confirmed one of its flights to Tel Aviv in Israel has diverted to Saudi Arabia, but has yet to disclose the reason, amid multiple reports of an attack on board. Images circulating on social media, yet&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/ops-safety/2026/09/israel-bound-flydubai-737-max-diverts-to-saudi-airport-amid-reports-of-attack-on-crew/">Israel-bound Flydubai 737 Max diverts to Saudi airport amid reports of attack on crew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:46:35 +0000

Alaska reveals premium cabin upgrades for 787s, A330s and 737 MAX 10s

<p>Alaska Air Group said it plans to bring lie-flat suites to some of its Boeing 737 MAX 10s&#8230;</p> The post <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-air-premium-cabins-787-a330-max-10">Alaska reveals premium cabin upgrades for 787s, A330s and 737 MAX 10s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero">AeroTime</a>.

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Aircraft names

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