Boeing announcement has completed the firm configuration of the 737 MAX 8. This milestone marks completion of the most important trade studies that outline the capabilities of the 737 MAX family.
With all detail and desain completed, Boeing will to begin production. If there is no obstacle, Final assembly of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 regular to start in 2015 with initial delivery regular for the third quarter of 2017.
737 Max it will be the fourth generation of the 737 family. The primary change is the use of the larger and more efficient CFM International LEAP-1B engines. This engines is new technology on 737 Max family, are going to be 13% of fuel-efficient reduction than the standard 737 family, and to be the best single-aisle aircraft for economical fuel today’s. 8% more fuel-efficient per seat than tomorrow’s competition.
737 Max have new design on tail cone and winglet enable for to reduce fuel use. Other changes incorporated include upgrades to the flight deck displays, an electronic bleed air system and fly-by-wire spoiler flight controls.
Range fully loaded Boeing 737 Max family
737 Max 7 3,800 nmi (7,038 km)
737 Max 8 3,620 nmi (6,704 km)
737 Max 9 3,595 nmi (6,658 km)
Big orders for Boeing 737 MAX family
737 MAX 7 Southwest Airlines, US 30 orders for
737 MAX 8 Southwest Airlines, US 150 orders for
737 MAX 9 Lion Air, Indonesia 201 orders
Boeing has firm orders for the 737 MAX totaling 1,431 as of June 2013.
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