The first prototype of the Boeing 737 MAX will take to air on Jan 29. from its Renton facility in Washington, Boeing announced today. ...
The first prototype of the Boeing 737 MAX will take to air on Jan 29. from its Renton facility in Washington, Boeing announced today.
The improved and re-engined variant of the iconic Boeing 737 passenger jet which was rolled out on December 2015, will take on its European rival Airbus A320neo.
The first prototype designated 1A001 has been under going testing at Renton, for several weeks.
Exclusively powered by the CFM LEAP-1B engine, the 737 MAX will offer a 20 percent lesser fuel burn compared to the current 737 NG variant.
The aircraft is the first of four 737-8s for the flight test program, which will culminate into maiden delivery to launch customer Southwest Airline in 2017.
Assembly of the second aircraft has been completed and the third one is underway. The fourth aircraft will be built for typical airline type operations featuring full interior.
Airbus has achieved a clear lead against Boeing in the race, with the maiden delivery of A320neo to Lufthansa on January 20 and the over 4300 orders bagged representing a 60 percent market share.
The improved and re-engined variant of the iconic Boeing 737 passenger jet which was rolled out on December 2015, will take on its European rival Airbus A320neo.
The first prototype designated 1A001 has been under going testing at Renton, for several weeks.
Exclusively powered by the CFM LEAP-1B engine, the 737 MAX will offer a 20 percent lesser fuel burn compared to the current 737 NG variant.
The aircraft is the first of four 737-8s for the flight test program, which will culminate into maiden delivery to launch customer Southwest Airline in 2017.
Assembly of the second aircraft has been completed and the third one is underway. The fourth aircraft will be built for typical airline type operations featuring full interior.
Airbus has achieved a clear lead against Boeing in the race, with the maiden delivery of A320neo to Lufthansa on January 20 and the over 4300 orders bagged representing a 60 percent market share.
