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Boeing's latest iteration: Exploring each variant within the evolving MAX family lineup

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Boeing's latest iteration: Exploring each variant within the evolving MAX family lineup
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Since entering service with Lufthansa in February 1968, the Boeing 737 has become a ubiquitous presence at airports worldwide. According to data from the US manufacturer, nearly 12,000 units have been produced across all variants to date, serving low-cost and full-service airlines as well as military and private users.

Boeing has produced four generations of its popular narrowbody family: the 737 Original (737-100 and 737-200), the 737 Classic (737-300, 737-400, and 737-500), the 737 Next Generation (NG) (737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900), and the newest iteration, the 737 MAX. The latter consists of four main variants and one sub-variant.

Boeing 737 MAX 7

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The smallest variant in the MAX family is the MAX 7, which first flew in March 2018. However, it has yet to enter commercial service due to various factors. Measuring at approximately116 feet and eight inches long (35.56 meters), it sits between its predecessors -700 and -800 models in size.

The Boeing MAX w features a typical two-class seating capacity for153 passengers (145 economy class seats plus eight first-class seats) with an exit limit set at172 seats maximum . Its range stands out within its family members reaching3 ,800 NM or about7 ,000 km making ideal lower-demand medium-haul routes fit .

Orders for this model are dominated by Southwest Airlines which has ordered around294 examples according to ch - aviation data while other airlines like Luxair Ruili Airlines SkyUp Airlines have placed minimal orders ranging from two up four planes each there also remain28 unassigned orders on list .

Various factors contributed towards delaying entry into service despite having flown seven years ago including COVID pandemic recertification processes post- crashes involving similar models however Boeing remains focused certifying efforts read more here .

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Dimensionally speaking this version resembles previous generation's -800 model both measuring approximately129 feet six inches lengthwise offering balanced compromise between capacity range becoming bestseller respective families . Latest stats show :

-800 deliveries orders

MAX deliveries orders

The typical seating configuration includes178 passenger slots divided into12 business-class remaining166 economy-class potential maximum reaching189 paying guests per flight extends up3500 nautical miles cruising speed Mach .79 .

Southwest remains largest operator delivered units holding251 currently still expecting additional190 whereas United follows closely operating115 having11 pending likewise American manages70 alongside30 future acquisitions scheduled globally March sees155 flights planned using totaling27 available seat miles ( ASMs ) provided top metrics across board .

Boeing MAX

This high-density adaptation caters specifically low-cost carriers aiming reduce per-seat costs increasing overall passenger numbers suffix denotes standard configuration although absolute limits reach slightly higher around210 achievable adding extra exit doors ensuring regulatory compliance regarding safety protocols despite larger capacities employing slimline seating arrangements throughout cabin space optimization strategies implemented effectively here too Ryanair stands prominent user removing service trolleys creating further room accommodating setup featuring all-economy layout onboard fleet consisting116 current35 ordered Malta Air Buzz Polish subsidiary operate respectively holding43 another16 each Allegiant Air received seven deliveries expected total fifty placed order India''s Akasa secured four initial104 requested meanwhile Arajet Vietjet yet take any respective four hundred bookings confirmed thus far various international customers await fulfillment including Pegasus Ryanair big three among others significant contracts signed ahead anticipated release once developmental hurdles cleared certifications completed successfully moving forward .

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