The well-known Boeing 737 family includes the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Compared to the more dated 737 aircraft, it featured a greater range, fuel efficiency, and passenger capacity. Modern avionics systems, winglets for improved aerodynamics, and more fuel-efficient engines are just a few of the high-tech features of the aircraft. Up to 210 seats on The 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX demonstrate Ethiopian Airlines' environmentally conscious decisions and its commitment to serve passengers with the latest technologically advanced airplanes." Ethiopian is ordering the 787-9 variant, part of a Dreamliner family that reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces. CNN โ. Two US airlines fly the 737 MAX 8 โ the type of jet that crashed last year in Indonesia killing 189 people and on Sunday in Ethiopia killing all 157 on board. American Airlines
The 737 Max remains under intense scrutiny. The plane was grounded for 20 months from March 2019, after being involved in two major accidents, in which 346 people died. Its flight control software
Aerolineas Argentinas operates three models of Boeing, the 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8. As of 2022, the company has eight 737-700s, 29 737-800s, five 737 MAX 8s in its fleet. The aircraft was chosen by the airline because of its state-of-the-art technology. For example, the Boeing 737's cockpit has large LCDs.
The largest plane in its fleet is the Boeing 777-300ER, accommodating a total of 304 passengers. Other aircraft models include the Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Boeing 737, and Boeing 787. Additionally, the airline operates a regional subsidiary, Envoy Air, that includes Embraer E175 and E170 regional jets.
3 days ago ยท 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 is the slowest commercial aircraft in the skies, creating a painful 5 1/2 to 6 hour flight, 30 minutes longer than flying on a widebody like Hawaiian's Boeing 767. United isn't alone- Alaska, American, Southwest and Delta all conspire to wedge passengers into these slow slugs on too lengthy of segments.
4 days ago ยท American Airlines and Southwest Airlines do not fly the Boeing 737 MAX 9. In this file photo, Alaska Airlines planes are shown parked at gates at sunrise, March 1, 2021, at Seattle-Tacoma JTMs.