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Boeing 737 MAX 9

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A stretched member of the 737 MAX family, the Boeing 737 MAX 9 is positioned as the successor to the 737-900ER. It seats about 178 passengers in two classes and up to 220 single-class, with two CFM LEAP-1B turbofans giving a range near 6,510 km at 842 km/h. First flown in 2017, the aircraft measures 42.2 metres long with a 35.9-metre wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 88,314 kg. In January 2024 a MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines lost a cabin door plug in flight, prompting a temporary grounding of the variant and intensified inspections of the type. It remains in production as the larger of Boeing's principal single-aisle models.

Dimensions

Length: 42.16 m
Wingspan: 35.92 m
Height: 12.30 m
Cabin Width: 3.54 m

Performance

Range: 6510 km
Cruise Speed: 842 km/h
Max Speed: 876 km/h
Service Ceiling: 12500 m
Category: long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 178
Max Seats: 220
Cargo Volume: 30.00 m³
Size: narrow-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: CFM LEAP-1B

Airlines (6)

United Airlines 35 Alaska Airlines 14 Copa Airlines 10 Icelandair 1 American Airlines 1 Turkish Airlines 1

Family Variants

Boeing 737-200 Boeing 737-300 Boeing 737-400 Boeing 737-500 Boeing 737-600 Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737-900ER Boeing 737 MAX 10 Boeing 737 MAX 7 Boeing 737 MAX 8

Engine Profiles

CFM International LEAP-1B

About Boeing 737 MAX 9

737-900ER का प्रतिस्थापन स्ट्रेच्ड MAX वैरिएंट। जनवरी 2024 में Alaska Airlines डोर प्लग ब्लोआउट घटना के बाद काफी ध्यान आकर्षित किया, जिसके कारण अस्थायी ग्राउंडिंग और बढ़ी हुई निरीक्षण हुए।

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 typically seats 178 passengers in a standard two-class configuration. In a high-density single-class layout, it can carry up to 220 passengers. The MAX 9 is positioned as the replacement for the 737-900ER, offering a similar passenger capacity with significantly improved fuel efficiency and range thanks to the LEAP-1B engines and split-tip winglets.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 has a maximum range of approximately 6,570 km (3,550 nautical miles) with a full passenger load. This represents an improvement of about 650 km over the 737-900ER it replaces. The increased range, combined with the CFM LEAP-1B engines that burn approximately 14% less fuel than the CFM56, opens new nonstop route opportunities for airlines on medium-haul sectors.

The 737 MAX 9 features the Boeing Sky Interior with sculpted sidewalls, modern LED ambient lighting, and larger overhead bins that can accommodate 50% more carry-on bags than the 737 NG. The cabin width is 3.54 m with a standard 3-3 economy arrangement. Many airlines offer a premium domestic first-class cabin with extra legroom. The MAX 9 also features larger windows than the 737 NG, providing improved natural light.

Alaska Airlines is the largest 737 MAX 9 operator in the United States, having ordered the type as a replacement for its 737-900ER fleet. Lion Air Group in Indonesia, Copa Airlines in Panama, and Turkish Airlines are also significant MAX 9 customers. United Airlines operates the MAX 9 alongside the MAX 8 on its domestic and short-haul international network.

The A321neo outsells the 737 MAX 9 significantly, primarily because it offers higher passenger capacity (180-220 seats vs 178-220) and a wider cabin. The A321neo also has extended-range variants (LR and XLR) that can operate transatlantic routes, a capability the MAX 9 does not match. The MAX 9 offers competitive fuel efficiency and lower list price, making it attractive for airlines focused on domestic and short-haul operations where the additional range of the A321LR is unnecessary.