[61] Boeing planned to deliver at least 50 to 75 aircraft in 2017, 10–15% of the more than 500 737s to be delivered in the year. [62], In 2019, Moody's had estimated Boeing's operating margin to be US$12–15 million for each 737 Max 8 at its list price of $121.6 million, although the list price is usually discounted 50-55% in practice. This plane is a significant part of the airline’s future fleet plans. After the 737 Max is approved to return to service, it will be at least weeks, if not months, before any of them are carrying paying passengers once … Before the aircraft can resume service, repairs must be implemented per a forthcoming airworthiness directive from the FAA. [25] Boeing abandoned the development of a new design. [75] Most regulators raised safety concerns and grounded the aircraft before March 13, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received evidence of accident similarities and grounded it. [156] In September 2016, it was reported that the variant would be simpler and lower-risk with a modest stretch of 6–7 ft (1.83–2.13 m) for a length of 143–144 ft (43.6–43.9 m), seating 12–18 more passengers for 192–198 in a dual-class layout or 226-232 for a single class, needing an uprated 31,000 lbf (140 kN) CFM LEAP-1B that could be available by 2019, or 2020, and would likely require a landing-gear modification to move the rotation point slightly aft. [59], Boeing aimed to match the 99.7% dispatch reliability of the 737 Next Generation (NG). [80], CFM International reduced production of the 737 MAX's CFM LEAP-1B, in favor of the A320neo's LEAP-1A, but is prepared to meet demand for both aircraft. [42] After parked airplanes peaked at 53 at the beginning of September, Boeing reduced this by nine the following month, as deliveries rose to 61 from 29 in July and 48 in August. ", "Breaking News: Basarnas Pastikan Pesawat Lion Air JT 610 Jatuh", "Pilot Who Hitched a Ride Saved Lion Air 737 Day Before Deadly Crash", "Aircraft Accident Investigation Report. The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA). … It feels great to fly on a 737 MAX – that’s how you know you’re on one. After the announcement, Moody's cut Boeing's debt ratings in December 2019, citing the rising costs due to the grounding and the production halt including financial support to suppliers and compensation to airlines and lessors which could lower the program's margins and cash generation for years. Learn more about the 737 MAX The 13,300-foot altitude at El Alto International Airport tested the MAX's capability to take off and land at high altitudes. On December 3, 2020, American Airlines made a demonstration flight for journalists to explain the FAA-required modifications, to regain public trust. [121][122] The redesign uses the 737-8 wing and landing gear; a pair of over-wing exits rather than the single-door configuration; a 46-inch longer aft fuselage and a 30-inch longer forward fuselage; structural re-gauging and strengthening; and systems and interior modifications to accommodate the longer length. [2] Boeing 737 MAX On 27 July 2016, Malaysia Airlines announced the purchase of 25 Boeing … During a test flight conducted for Aviation Week, while cruising at a true airspeed of 449 kn (832 km/h) and a weight of 140,500 lb (63,700 kg), at a lower than optimal altitude (FL350 vs. the preferred FL390) and with an "unusually far forward" center of gravity, the test aircraft consumed 4,460 lb (2,020 kg) of fuel per hour. [135], In September 2014, Boeing launched a high-density version of the 737 MAX 8, the 737 MAX 200, named for seating for up to 200 passengers in a single-class high-density configuration with slimline seats; an extra pair of exit doors is required because of the higher passenger capacity. The delivery rate will also condition the production rate for new aircraft, to avoid compounding the problem. Boeing states that this version would be 20% more cost-efficient per seat than current 737 models, and would be the most efficient narrow-body on the market when delivered, including 5% lower operating costs than the 737 MAX 8. The 737 MAX builds on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737 by incorporating the latest-technology to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. During that time, FAA employees worked diligently to identify and … How far are you going? Copa Chairman Stanley Motta adds that "with the 737 MAX our customers will enjoy all the benefits of the best technology available in the market. [202], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era. [33] On December 8, 2015, the first 737 MAX—a MAX 8 named Spirit of Renton—was rolled out at the Boeing Renton Factory. [34][35][36], Because GKN could not produce the titanium honeycomb inner walls for the thrust reversers quickly enough, Boeing switched to a composite part produced by Spirit to deliver 47 MAXs per month in 2017. [77] At the time of the grounding, the 737 MAX had 4,636 unfilled orders[185] valued at an estimated $600 billion. A typical flight reaches an altitude of 25,000 feet in about 10 minutes. The reason given is: the Boeing 737 MAX is grounded and deliveries have been delayed. [28], In March 2010, the estimated cost to re-engine the 737 according to Mike Bair, Boeing Commercial Airplanes' vice president of business strategy & marketing, would be US$2–3 billion including the CFM engine development. However, costs have since risen significantly and the margin reduced following the second crash, the FAA grounding and the severe disruption to production. It traces its design to the McDonnell Douglas MD-12 1990s twin-deck concept, proposed for similar gate restrictions before the Boeing merger. 387 delivered to customers as of March 2019, Airframe only: $1–1.8 billion; including engine development: $2–3B, 28–29 in (71–74 cm) in high density, 29–30 in (74–76 cm) in economy, 36 in (91 cm) in business, 117 ft 10 in / 35.92 m span, 1,370 sq ft (127 m, 6,820 USgal / 25,816 L – 45,694 lb / 20,730 kg (no, *Overlapping production times like between the 747-400 and the 747-8 have been decided in favor of newer models, This page was last edited on 8 January 2021, at 20:01. [16], On December 1, 2010, Boeing's competitor, Airbus, launched the Airbus A320neo family to improve fuel burn and operating efficiency with new engines: the CFM International LEAP and Pratt & Whitney PW1000G. [171] The 737 MAX 8 entered service in May 2017,[2] and the MAX 9 entered service in March 2018. [63][64] [124] In October 2020, Southwest announced that it was considering the Airbus A220[relevant? [86] MAX supplier Spirit AeroSystems said it does not expect to return production rate to 52 per month until late 2022. The center console stabilizer trim cutout switches have been re-wired compared to the previous versions of the 737 to the effect that automatic stabilizer trim control functions cannot be turned off while retaining electric trim switches functionality. [5] The first 737 MAX 8 was delivered to Malindo Air on May 16, 2017. Using electric pitch trim will only pause MCAS for 5s; to deactivate it you need to switch off the STAB TRIM CUTOUT switches. [22] As this sale included a Most-Favoured-Customer Clause, Airbus has to refund any difference to American if it sells to another airline at a lower price, so the European manufacturer cannot give a competitive price to competitor United Airlines, leaving it to a Boeing-skewed fleet. Lion Airlines Boeing 737 (MAX); PK-LQP Tanjung Karawang, West Java, Republic of Indonesia 29 October 2018", "Boeing issues operational manual guidance to airlines following Lion Air crash", "Ethiopian Airlines: 'No survivors' on crashed Boeing 737", "Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX involved in fatal crash", "Ethiopian Airlines crash: inquiry to explore how 'excellent' pilot was unable to avert disaster", "Investigators find 2nd piece of key evidence in crash of Boeing 737 Max 8 in Ethiopia", "Ethiopian Airlines crew 'followed rules, unable to control jet, "When Will the Boeing 737 MAX Fly Again? Thanks to the new, larger 15-inch screens, pilots get more information with less effort. The semi-levered landing gear design has a telescoping oleo-pneumatic strut with a down-swinging lever to permit a 9.5 inches (24 cm) taller gear. American Airlines added the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to their fleet in 2017. [58], The first delivery was a MAX 8, handed over to Malindo Air (a subsidiary of Lion Air) on May 16, 2017; it entered service on May 22. [98], In mid-2011, the objective was to match the A320neo's 15% fuel burn advantage. [159] Boeing predicts a 5% lower trip cost and seat cost compared to the A321neo. – discuss] as an alternative to the MAX 7 to replace its fleet of over 400 737-700s, with deliveries from 2025. Wherever. [30], The 737 MAX extended spoilers are fly-by-wire controlled. [120], Originally based on the 737-700, Boeing announced the redesign of the MAX 7 derived from the MAX 8 at the July 2016 Farnborough Air Show, accommodating two more seat rows than the 737-700 for 138 seats, up 12 seats. Spirit supplies 69% of the 737 airframe, including the fuselage, thrust reverser, engine pylons, nacelles, and wing leading edges. Following the Lion Air crash, Boeing issued an operational manual guidance, advising airlines on how to address erroneous cockpit readings. [147], On December 3, 2020, Ryanair ordered 75 MAX 8-200s, increasing its order book to 210 aircraft, the first large order since the grounding, for a list value of $7bn while the true value is estimated at $3bn or less. 737 MAX features a nicely updated flight deck, using Boeing’s latest display technology. The extraordinary and innovative 737 MAX—with power on the outside, beauty on the inside, and a passenger experience that’s second to none. [94] Some of these already built aircraft have seen their order canceled and Boeing is working to find new customers to take delivery. "[18] In March 2011, BCA President James Albaugh told participants of a trade meeting the company was not sure about a 737 re-engine, like Boeing CFO James A. [128] It reached 250 kn (460 km/h) and 25,000 ft (7,600 m), performed a low approach, systems checks and an inflight engine restart, and landed at Boeing's flight test center in Moses Lake, Washington. [40] Electroimpact has also installed fully automated riveting machines and tooling to fasten stringers to the wing skin. 737 MAX’s AT winglets have a new aerofoil pointing downward–creating a “>” shape. [155] In early 2017, Boeing showed a 66 in (1.7 m) stretch to 143 feet (44 m), enabling seating for 230 in a single class or 189 in two-class capacity, compared to 193 in two-class seating for the A321neo. [29] Fuel consumption is reduced by 14% from the 737NG. The first Boeing 737 MAX delivery for a non-US customer since the type’s ungrounding is Copa Airlines. [38] As production standard, the 737 MAX features the Boeing Sky Interior with overhead bins and LED lighting based on the Boeing 787's interior. Site Terms | Privacy and Cookie Statement | Ad Choices [176], In November 2014, Boeing talked about developing a clean sheet aircraft to replace the 737. The 8 in (20 cm) taller nose-gear strut keeps the same 17-inch (43 cm) ground clearance of the engine nacelles. The first delivery was a MAX 8 in May 2017, to Malindo Air, with whom it commenced service on May 22, 2017. Production of the LEAP-1B engine continued at an unchanged rate, enabling CFM to catch up its backlog within a few weeks. Investigations faulted cover-up of a known defect by Boeing and lapses in the certification by the FAA. [136][137] Three of eight galley trolleys are removed to accommodate more passenger space. [5] The MAX 7 seems to have fewer than 100 orders among over 4,300 MAX total sales. Bernstein Research predicted in January 2012, that this cost would be twice that of the Airbus A320neo. [77][14] The 737 MAX program was Boeing's largest source of profit. [56], During the certification process, the FAA delegated many evaluations to Boeing, allowing the manufacturer to review their own product. Boeing is committed to serving and supporting its customers. MCAS will turn the trim wheel. [105], In 2011, the Leap-1B was initially 10–12% more efficient than the previous 156 cm (61 in) CFM56-7B of the 737NG. [166], The variant configuration was firmed up by February 2018,[167] and by mid-2018, the critical design review was completed. [141] It was first flown from Renton on January 13, 2019,[142] and was due to enter service in April 2019, with another four MAX 200s expected later in 2019,[143] though these deliveries were deferred while the MAX is grounded; Ryanair has stated that it intends to place more orders once flights resume. The 737 MAX family is designed to offer the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market. What is rather int… [131] Customers for the aircraft include Southwest Airlines (30), WestJet (22) and ILFC Aviation (5). 1A004, with an airliner layout, flew function-and-reliability certification for 300h with a light flight-test instrumentation. [79] [200] On April 4, Ethiopian transport minister Dagmawit Moges stated that the crew "performed all the procedures repeatedly provided by the manufacturer but was not able to control the aircraft". Now let us compare it to the 737 MAX series (the fourth generation of Boeing 737). Main Cabin Extra is a standard Main Cabin Economy Class-style seat with additional legroom. [32], On August 13, 2015, the first 737 MAX fuselage completed assembly at Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas, for a test aircraft that would eventually be delivered to launch customer Southwest Airlines. [154], To compete with the Airbus A321neo, loyal customers such as Korean Air and United Airlines pressed Boeing to develop a larger variant than the MAX 9, of which Boeing revealed studies in early 2016. [155], The MAX 10 was launched on June 19, 2017, with 240 orders and commitments from more than ten customers. [144] In November 2019, Ryanair informed its pilots that, due to an unspecified design issue with the additional over-wing exit doors, it did not expect to receive any MAX 200s until late April or early May 2020, with "at best" 10 aircraft in service for the peak summer season. Every jurisdiction that either houses or hosts the 737 MAX is going to have to clear the aircraft to fly. It succeeds the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG). Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh said in 2011, that adding more fly-by-wire control systems would be "very minimal". But Boeing (BA) faces a longer-term threat that is even more important to overcome: Boeing is … It took its maiden flight on January 29, 2016 and was certified by the U.… [24] Studies for additional drag reduction were performed during 2011, including revised tail cone, natural laminar flow nacelle, and hybrid laminar flow vertical stabilizer. The Electroimpact automated panel assembly line sped up the wing lower-skin assembly by 35%. [38] Boeing planned to increase its 737 MAX monthly production rate from 42 planes in 2017, to 57 planes by 2019. Aircraft systems including autoland were tested with 1A003. PT. With delivery expected to begin during 2019, the airline has confirmed 25 of the aircraft as … To summarise; MCAS will trim the Stabilizer down for up to 9.26 seconds (2.5 deg nose down) and pause for 5 seconds and repeat if the conditions (high angle of attack, flaps up and autopilot disengaged) continue to be met. [148], Airlines have been shown a 737-8ERX concept based on the 737 MAX 8 with a higher 194,700 lb (88.3 t) maximum take-off weight using wings, landing gear and central section from the MAX 9 to provide a longer range of 4,000 nautical miles (4,600 mi; 7,400 km) with seating for 150, closer to the Airbus A321LR. Cumulative Boeing 737 MAX orders and deliveries, The global fleet of nearly 400 737 MAXs flew 500,000 flights from March 2017 to March 2019, and experienced two fatal accidents for an accident rate of four accidents per million flights when it was grounded. However, the Oneworld member is “rethinking” previous plans to install lie-fat seats onto the single-aisle jet, and could opt instead for a more conventional recliner. This high margin was made possible by the efficiencies of production volume and the amortization of development costs and capital investment over the decades of the program run. [7] The MAX development cost could have been well over the US$2 bn internal target and closer to US$4 bn. The aircraft was four months old at the time. The 737 MAX is a fourth-generation Boeing 737, re-engined with CFM LEAP-1B turbofans. [92], On August 19, 2020, Boeing announced that it had received new orders for the 737 MAX for the first time in 2020. [51][52] It was approved by the EASA on March 27, 2017. [172] The MAX 10 has similar capacity as A321XLR, but shorter range and much poorer field performance in smaller airports than A321XLR. [138] An order with Ryanair for 100 aircraft was finalized in December 2014. The world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. Boeing did not publicly say how long the suspension would last. As of November 2020, the Boeing 737 MAX had a backlog of 3,290.[10]. [153] Asian low-cost carrier Lion Air Group took delivery of the first on March 21, 2018, before entering service with Thai Lion Air. Malaysia Airlines has signed a deal with Aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase fifty of their latest aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX worth $5.5 billion dollars at current list prices. The previous generations of the Boeing 737 averaged 0.2 accidents per million flights. The new winglet is 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) high. One vestige is its 2016 deal for 25 737 MAX aircraft and a further 25 options, at the time a logical replacement for its 737 NG fleet, which today numbers 48. All 189 people aboard were killed. [87] By early April, the COVID-19 pandemic led Boeing to shut down its other airliner production lines[88] and further delayed recertification of the MAX. 737 MAX has it, with the innovative Boeing Sky Interior — a design utilizing modern-sculpted sidewalls, customizable LED lighting, and other improvements to both form and function. [201], The subsequent findings in the Ethiopian Airlines crash and the Lion Air crash led to the Boeing 737 MAX groundings across the world. [106] The two-spool design has a low-pressure section comprising the fan and three booster stages driven by five axial turbine stages and a high-pressure section with a 10-stage axial compressor driven by a two-stage turbine. [125], Production on the first 65-foot-long (20 m) wing spar for the 737-7 began in October 2017. [97] [100] A MAX 8 with 162 passengers on a 3,000 nmi (5,600 km) flight is to have up to a 1.8% better fuel burn than a blended-winglet-equipped aircraft and 1% over 500 nmi (930 km) at Mach 0.79.[100]. [104], The automatic stabilizer control system has been enhanced to include Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) in addition to Speed Trim System (STS). Whilst the same patterns exist as above, it is clear that the base range and carrying capacity of these aircraft are far superior to previous models. [1] The first MAX 8, 1A001, was used for aerodynamic trials: flutter testing, stability and control, and takeoff performance-data verification, before it was modified for an operator and delivered. The first aircraft was delivered from the facility to Air China on December 15, 2018. [41], The rate increase strained the production and by August 2018, over 40 unfinished jets were parked in Renton, awaiting parts or engine installation, as CFM engines and Spirit fuselages were delivered late. 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