Other countries around the world would follow, with the United States taking longer but finally grounding all MAXs on March 15th. The death toll of 346 people would expedite the process of grounding all 737 MAX planes around the globe.Ĭhina would be the first country to ground the MAX, just 1 day after the Ethiopian #302 crash. Then on March 10, 2019, another brand new MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines would crash claiming the lives of another 157 passengers and crew. There was no quick answer to what happened and investigators started going through evidence in an attempt to uncover the cause. Lion Air 601 would crash shortly after takeoff killing all 189 people on board. Just a little over a year after Malindo Air got their first 737 MAX 8 the world would be shaken by a horrible event on October 28, 2018. Little did we know how things would change in just another year. The energy on board was amazing and people were excited to see this modern airliner take flight. I was lucky enough to be on the (October 1, 2017) inaugural Southwest Airlines flight #1 from DAL to HOU with the CEO Gary Kelly, reporters, and many other airline geeks. As a side note, Southwest Airlines was originally slated to be the MAX launch customer but due to multiple obstacles with the airline, they delayed delivery until July 2017. There were some problems with engines, parts acquisition, and other issues but the 737 MAX 8 was certified by the FAA on March 8, 2017, with EASA certifying the MAX later in the same month.Īfter gaining certification the MAX 8 was introduced to the world on May 22, 2017, with Malindo Air as the launch customer. The first MAX rolled off the Renton line on December 8, 2015, with the first flight following on January 29, 2016. Boeing produced both the 737 NG (next generation) and 737 MAX aircraft at their Renton, Washington location. There were corners cut and lessons learned to get the jet delivered to customers around the world wanting to get their hands on this new airplane. If you research the history of the MAX you will find no shortage of articles, reports, opinions, and documentaries describing the arduous journey Boeing took to get the 737 MAX certified and re-certified. MAX is One of the Most Discussed Airliners Since fuel savings is one place where operators can reduce spending and increase profits, this airplane was needed. The stated fuel-burn for the MAX would be 14% less than the 737NG series. The MAX was born as an answer to the fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo released in 2014. The Boeing 737 MAX has had its share of difficulty over the years.
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