What is the current status of the Boeing 737 MAX?

Boeing’s 737 Max is back in service in most of the world, but China remains a holdout. Plus: Everything you need to know about the aircraft. The Boeing 737 Max 8. Two years after it was banned from flying passengers, the Boeing 737 Max has been cleared to return to the skies in much of the world.

Can I refuse to fly on a Boeing 737 Max?

“If a customer doesn’t want to fly on the 737 MAX, they won’t have to. Our customers will be able to easily identify whether they are traveling on one even if schedules change. If a customer prefers to not fly on this aircraft, we’ll provide flexibility to ensure they can be easily re-accommodated.”

How many Boeing 737 Max orders have been Cancelled?

Boeing has landed some new Max orders since the 2019 grounding, but those have not offset the 675 Max cancellations Boeing received in the January 2020 to February 2021 period. The majority of cancellations came from aircraft lessors, but major 737 Max airline customers also scrubbed orders for the twinjet.

How are the panels on a 737 MAX made?

Wing skin panels and stringers loaded into the new panel assembly line. Line Quality inspectors inspect 737 MAX wing skin panels and stringers in the new panel assembly line that uses automation to drill holes and install fasteners in the upper and lower wing panels.

When did Boeing stop production of the 737 MAX?

Following the groundings in March 2019, Boeing suspended all deliveries of 737 MAX aircraft, reduced production from 52 to 42 aircraft per month, and on December 16, 2019, announced that production would be suspended from January 2020 to conserve cash and prioritize delivery of the 387 aircraft in storage once recertified.

How big is the screen on the 737 MAX?

When you’re passing by the cockpit, see if you can sneak a peek inside. 737 MAX features a nicely updated flight deck, using Boeing’s latest display technology. Thanks to the new, larger 15-inch screens, pilots get more information with less effort.

What was the fuel burn of the Boeing 737 MAX?

On August 30, 2011, Boeing’s board of directors approved the launch of the re-engined 737, expecting a 4% lower fuel burn than the Airbus A320neo. Studies for additional drag reduction were performed during 2011, including revised tail cone, natural laminar flow nacelle, and hybrid laminar flow vertical stabilizer.