What kind of aircraft is it?
If an airport is like a huge station, the Boeing 737 MAX is one aircraft with its own personality. The 737 MAX is a newer generation of the long-running Boeing 737 family, often used between cities.
Its main job is: single-aisle mainline airliner. It usually flies: short and medium routes. A typical cabin has about 160 to more than 200 seats. Current encyclopedia status: in service.
A kid-friendly way to remember it: Like the A320neo, it is a city-connector aircraft that many travelers may meet on everyday trips.
What is it like inside?
A single-aisle aircraft usually has one aisle and can turn around quickly between flights. Airlines use this type for frequent city-to-city services.
How to spot it
- a narrow fuselage
- engine nacelles with a distinctive front shape
- split winglets at the wingtips
When you look at an aircraft, do not start with the name. First compare whether the body is narrow or wide, then check where the engines are, and finally look at the wingtips and tail. After a few tries, each aircraft begins to have its own face.
Quick facts
- It belongs to the long-running 737 family.
- The MAX family has several sizes.
- It is commonly used on domestic and regional routes.
Next time you see a photo of the Boeing 737 MAX, cover the caption first. Try to identify it from the nose, wings, engines, and tail, then decide whether it is mainly a short-route or long-route aircraft.