Boeing 737 MAX Production Thread - Part 1

ikolkyo · Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:53 pm

N7379E flew to Anchorage yesterday and is will head off somewhere today. Any idea where it's heading?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n7379e

qf789 · Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:37 am

ikolkyo wrote:
N7379E flew to Anchorage yesterday and is will head off somewhere today. Any idea where it's heading?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n7379e

When I saw it on FR24 it was heading to Cold Bay (CDB)

7BOEING7 · Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:24 am

qf789 wrote:
ikolkyo wrote:
N7379E flew to Anchorage yesterday and is will head off somewhere today. Any idea where it's heading?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n7379e

When I saw it on FR24 it was heading to Cold Bay (CDB)

Winds???

ikolkyo · Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:50 pm

N7379E is heading back to BFI after a little trip to Alaska,
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n7379e

qf789 · Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:58 pm

Test flight for Shanghai Airlines 737MAX8 LN6464

B-.... Shanghai Airlines Max by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

KarelXWB · Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:55 pm

American Airlines line 6639 awaiting paint & engine fit.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 American Airlines N1786B (N306RC) LN6639 by Huy Do, on Flickr

ikolkyo · Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:16 pm

Huy Do got some nice shots of Air Canada and Hainan's first 737 MAX aircraft awaiting first flight and paint.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Air Canada N1786B LN6634 by Huy Do, on Flickr

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Hainan Airlines N1786B LN6616 by Huy Do, on Flickr

WJtter · Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:16 pm

WestJet's 737-8 had it's first "official" scheduled flight today.. Left YYC and took a tour of the rockies with both media & employees on board. Scheduled to head to YYZ tomorrow.

CX747 · Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:03 am

The new Air Canada 737 Max looks sharp with just it's rudder painted. I can't wait to see it finished and on the line.

gotthrust · Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:09 am

WJtter wrote:
WestJet's 737-8 had it's first "official" scheduled flight today.. Left YYC and took a tour of the rockies with both media & employees on board. Scheduled to head to YYZ tomorrow.

What was the flight number? I’m guessing it was C-FRAX

WJtter · Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:52 am

gotthrust wrote:
WJtter wrote:
WestJet's 737-8 had it's first "official" scheduled flight today.. Left YYC and took a tour of the rockies with both media & employees on board. Scheduled to head to YYZ tomorrow.

What was the flight number? I’m guessing it was C-FRAX

Operated as WS8991.

Operating from YYC-YYZ tomorrow as WS662.

qf789 · Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:09 am

Southwest 737MAX N8716B has had its B1 flight

https://twitter.com/AeroimagesChris/sta ... 8831456261

ikolkyo · Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:43 am

Some nice shots of WestJet #3 on a CAF flight, China Southern #1 on a test flight and AA's N304RB on a test flight

C-GXAX by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

C-GXAX by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

CZ MAX 8

B-.... China Southern Max by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

B-.... China Southern Max by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

AA's N304RB

N304RB by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

N304RB by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

Link to Blog of pictures : https://tykesaeroblog.blogspot.com/

ikolkyo · Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:39 am

Air Canada #1 and Silk Air #2 had first flights this week

Air Canada C-FTJV

https://twitter.com/AeroimagesChris/sta ... 7896228868

Silk Air 9V-MBB

https://twitter.com/AeroimagesChris/sta ... 4201479169

ikolkyo · Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:41 am

Also some nice shots of N739EX, the 2nd MAX 9

Boeing 737 MAX 9 Lion Air N739EX LN6308 by Huy Do, on Flickr

Whiteguy · Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:23 am

WJtter wrote:
gotthrust wrote:
WJtter wrote:
WestJet's 737-8 had it's first "official" scheduled flight today.. Left YYC and took a tour of the rockies with both media & employees on board. Scheduled to head to YYZ tomorrow.

What was the flight number? I’m guessing it was C-FRAX

Operated as WS8991.

Operating from YYC-YYZ tomorrow as WS662.

RAX has been flying almost everyday since the media & employee flight. NAX hasn't done a scheduled flight yet. Official entry into service has also been moved up to Nov 2!

bigbird · Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:22 am

As 737 MAX production is increasing, at what point in time will the monthly production rate surpass that of the 737 NG? Also, when are the last NG s supposed to be delivered? I suspect around 2020.

KarelXWB · Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:46 pm

At least 3 former 737 MAX test aircraft have been spotted with a Southwest rudder:

7 MAXs by Huy Do, on Flickr

wnflyguy · Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:53 pm

KarelXWB wrote:
At least 3 former 737 MAX test aircraft have been spotted with a Southwest rudder:

7 MAXs by Huy Do, on Flickr

With WN commitment to flying Only Boeing 737 all These years.
I’m surprised they haven’t committed to a Boeing themed plane!

Flyguy

ytz · Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:46 pm

Air Canada has changed their mix substantially. 33 737-8 and 28 737-9 to 49 and 12 respectively. That's quite substantial. I wonder what led to the change.

lostsound · Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:07 pm

ytz wrote:
Air Canada has changed their mix substantially. 33 737-8 and 28 737-9 to 49 and 12 respectively. That's quite substantial. I wonder what led to the change.

Either AC is interested in the 321NEO LR, they're talking with Boeing about the upcoming MoM, or they over estimated the amount of capacity they need with their narrowbody fleet.

KarelXWB · Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:03 am

First Hainan 737 MAX performs a taxi test:

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Hainan Airlines N5002K LN6616 by Huy Do, on Flickr

whywhyzee · Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:51 am

lostsound wrote:
ytz wrote:
Air Canada has changed their mix substantially. 33 737-8 and 28 737-9 to 49 and 12 respectively. That's quite substantial. I wonder what led to the change.

Either AC is interested in the 321NEO LR, they're talking with Boeing about the upcoming MoM, or they over estimated the amount of capacity they need with their narrowbody fleet.

Exactly. Boeing met with AC two weeks ago to discuss the 797. They are also very interested in the A321neoLR. From an AC 737 training captain, I was told that it is unlikely they will ever take a max 9. They have a lot of orders upcoming, as Rouge will need a full fleet renewal, and they have to still address some of mainline. Nothing is imminent as of yet, but as it stands, they want to replace the mainline A319 and A320 fleets first with the 737 max 8 and CS300. The A321’s are getting the new livery and are getting a slight cabin mod, they are likely to remain for some time, and be replaced, alongside the remaining 767’s with the A321neo or 797.

ytz · Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:56 am

lostsound wrote:
ytz wrote:
Air Canada has changed their mix substantially. 33 737-8 and 28 737-9 to 49 and 12 respectively. That's quite substantial. I wonder what led to the change.

Either AC is interested in the 321NEO LR, they're talking with Boeing about the upcoming MoM, or they over estimated the amount of capacity they need with their narrowbody fleet.

Could see the MOM for TATL. But there's no way they are buying the 321LR, right after they picked up the 737 MAX family.

They might exercise some of their options soon:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-can ... -1.4370933

And they do have to replace the AC Rouge fleet at some point. I wonder if they upsize to 738MAX or use similar sized CS300s for replacement of the 319s in Rouge's fleet. Sunwing is going 738MAX. Transat is leasing 321LRs.

Speedalive · Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:55 am

Looks like the first AC 737 MAX has been fully painted 8-)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cpthuy/24084378158/

whywhyzee · Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:10 am

ytz wrote:
lostsound wrote:
ytz wrote:
Air Canada has changed their mix substantially. 33 737-8 and 28 737-9 to 49 and 12 respectively. That's quite substantial. I wonder what led to the change.

Either AC is interested in the 321NEO LR, they're talking with Boeing about the upcoming MoM, or they over estimated the amount of capacity they need with their narrowbody fleet.

Could see the MOM for TATL. But there's no way they are buying the 321LR, right after they picked up the 737 MAX family.

They might exercise some of their options soon:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-can ... -1.4370933

And they do have to replace the AC Rouge fleet at some point. I wonder if they upsize to 738MAX or use similar sized CS300s for replacement of the 319s in Rouge's fleet. Sunwing is going 738MAX. Transat is leasing 321LRs.

According to their training captains, they are very much considering it. Yes, it would be a subfleet, but by no means a small one. It realistically would nd up being ~20-30 frames at least, which sort of justifies having a different pilot pool and such. The real benefit of the A321neo is it’s availability. The 797 is still a long way away.

travaz · Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:51 am

Speedalive wrote:
Looks like the first AC 737 MAX has been fully painted
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cpthuy/24084378158/

I love the black trim around the pilots windows. Looks really sharp.

ikolkyo · Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:47 am

First 737 MAX for AR has is out with engines and paint.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aerolíneas Argentinas LV-GVD LN6661 by Huy Do, on Flickr

Latest aircraft for WestJet and AA out on test flights

Boeing 737 MAX 8 WestJet N1796B LN6603 by Huy Do, on Flickr

Boeing 737 MAX 8 American Airlines N304RB LN6575 by Huy Do, on Flickr

KarelXWB · Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:47 am

China has certified the 737 MAX, first deliveries should follow shortly.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... ly-442580/

ikolkyo · Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:08 am

More shots of Air Canada's first MAX 8 plus first flight.

C-FTJV by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

ikolkyo · Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:28 am

KarelXWB wrote:
China has certified the 737 MAX, first deliveries should follow shortly.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... ly-442580/

Was wondering what the hold up was, I'm betting CZ gets there aircraft in a few days as it seems to have been ready for awhile now.

Boeing778X · Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:22 am

ikolkyo wrote:
More shots of Air Canada's first MAX 8 plus first flight.

C-FTJV by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

C-FTJV by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

C-FTJV by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

C-FTJV by Tyke's Aero Blog, on Flickr

Super Fresh! The new livery suits the MAX very well :bouncy:

ikolkyo · Mon Oct 30, 2017 4:58 pm

Air China B-1397 on a test flight from BFI, delivery could happen this week since the aircraft is now certified in China.

https://www.flightradar24.com/BOE251/f608ae1

ikolkyo · Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:52 am

AA's 2nd 737 MAX, N304RB has been delivered.

https://www.flightradar24.com/AAL9701/f6139b1

ikolkyo · Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:38 am

ac7e7 wrote:
When is Air Canada set to take delivery of their first aircraft?

December

ac7e7 · Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:39 am

When is Air Canada set to take delivery of their first aircraft?

MileHFL400 · Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:39 am

Wish I could have seen those AC 737’s being painted in the old toothpaste colors! Oh well

flyingclrs727 · Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:56 am

MD80Nut wrote:
Quoting BlueSky1976 (Reply 11):
I hear 'ya. I wish Boeing would have made it a bit wider to match the A320. Still a damn good looking aircraft though.

Cheers, Ralph

No, what they should have done is what they are doing on the 777X which is thinning the walls and using the new insulation materials used in the 787 to allow more interior space without changing the outside dimensions.

ikolkyo · Tue Oct 31, 2017 5:26 pm

Nice shot of AR's first 737 MAX at night, love the look of that blue! Also notice how the lower strake on the winglet is painted.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aerolíneas Argentinas LV-GVD LN6661 by Huy Do, on Flickr

WJtter · Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:02 am

WestJet has altered their MAX order.

4 MAX 8s & 3 MAX 7s have been substituted for the 7 MAX 9s originally scheduled to be delivered between 2018-2019. And they now have 12 MAX 10s on order. 7 of which were originally to be MAX 8s.

YVRda · Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:29 am

ac7e7 wrote:
When is Air Canada set to take delivery of their first aircraft?

Air Canada took delivery of their first 737 MAX today!

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/ACA ... /KBFI/CYLW

Momo1435 · Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:11 am

WJtter wrote:
WestJet has altered their MAX order.

4 MAX 8s & 3 MAX 7s have been substituted for the 7 MAX 9s originally scheduled to be delivered between 2018-2019. And they now have 12 MAX 10s on order. 7 of which were originally to be MAX 8s.

Effectively they have changed their 737-9 order into the 737-10, just getting their largest model 4 years later.

ps.
This information comes from their Q3 financial report. It's always good to mention your source.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/ ... al-reports

jbs2886 · Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:51 pm

Momo1435 wrote:
WJtter wrote:
WestJet has altered their MAX order.

4 MAX 8s & 3 MAX 7s have been substituted for the 7 MAX 9s originally scheduled to be delivered between 2018-2019. And they now have 12 MAX 10s on order. 7 of which were originally to be MAX 8s.

Effectively they have changed their 737-9 order into the 737-10, just getting their largest model 4 years later.

ps.
This information comes from their Q3 financial report. It's always good to mention your source.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/ ... al-reports

Well they ordered 5 more MAX's (10s).

https://www.westjet.com/assets/wj-web/d ... 17-MDA.pdf

Page 22

yycdel · Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:44 pm

jbs2886 wrote:
Momo1435 wrote:
WJtter wrote:
WestJet has altered their MAX order.

4 MAX 8s & 3 MAX 7s have been substituted for the 7 MAX 9s originally scheduled to be delivered between 2018-2019. And they now have 12 MAX 10s on order. 7 of which were originally to be MAX 8s.

Effectively they have changed their 737-9 order into the 737-10, just getting their largest model 4 years later.

ps.
This information comes from their Q3 financial report. It's always good to mention your source.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/ ... al-reports

Well they ordered 5 more MAX's (10s).

https://www.westjet.com/assets/wj-web/d ... 17-MDA.pdf

Page 22

That's interesting, I believe they previously had 65 firm orders

jbs2886 · Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:45 pm

yycdel wrote:
jbs2886 wrote:
Momo1435 wrote:
Effectively they have changed their 737-9 order into the 737-10, just getting their largest model 4 years later.

ps.
This information comes from their Q3 financial report. It's always good to mention your source.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/about-us/ ... al-reports

Well they ordered 5 more MAX's (10s).

https://www.westjet.com/assets/wj-web/d ... 17-MDA.pdf

Page 22

That's interesting, I believe they previously had 65 firm orders

Yes, then dropped to 50 when they ordered 787s. Now back up to 55.

CHI87LG · Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:46 pm

That Air Canada livery. Hnnng. I'm surprised by how much those little changes alter the way the airplane's shape appears. The vertical stabilizer protrudes less, and the plane looks much skinnier.

yycdel · Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:51 pm

jbs2886 wrote:
yycdel wrote:
jbs2886 wrote:

Well they ordered 5 more MAX's (10s).

https://www.westjet.com/assets/wj-web/d ... 17-MDA.pdf

Page 22

That's interesting, I believe they previously had 65 firm orders

Yes, then dropped to 50 when they ordered 787s. Now back up to 55.

Thanks for that information, i probably missed it

pygmalion · Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:02 pm

7BOEING7 wrote:
qf789 wrote:
ikolkyo wrote:
N7379E flew to Anchorage yesterday and is will head off somewhere today. Any idea where it's heading?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n7379e

When I saw it on FR24 it was heading to Cold Bay (CDB)

Winds???

Crosswind test, cold soak tests or satellite connection testing are the normal culprits for going north

ikolkyo · Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:43 pm

First of many 737 MAX deliveries to China in the form of Air China #1 B-1397, https://fr24.com/CCA047/f6b22cc

KarelXWB · Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:24 pm

ikolkyo wrote:
First of many 737 MAX deliveries to China in the form of Air China #1 B-1397, https://fr24.com/CCA047/f6b22cc

According to Boeing, nearly 100 737 MAX aircraft will be delivered to Chinese carriers by the end of 2018.

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