Airbus competitor: Smallest model of Boeing 737 Max series approved
Airbus competitor: Smallest model of Boeing 737 Max series approved The approval of new model variants of Boeing's 737 Max family faltered after two
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Airbus competitor: Smallest model of Boeing 737 Max series approved The approval of new model variants of Boeing's 737 Max family stalled after two accidents and quality problems at the Airbus rival. The approval of the largest model variant 737 Max 10 is expected by the end of the year. Depending on the configuration, the 737 Max 7 can carry 135 to 160 passengers and has a range of up to 7,000 kilometres.
Furthermore, August 2026, 21:19 The 737 Max 7 is the smallest variant of Boeing's most important model family. (file photo) © Elaine Thompson / AP / dpa Boeing has received approval for the smallest aircraft of its model family 737 Max after years of delays. Originally, the aim was to bring the model variant into air traffic as early as 2019. According to figures from the group, Boeing has over 280 orders for the type.
In addition, But after two crashes of 737 Max machines, in which 346 people died, as well as quality problems at Boeing, the approval process was further delayed. After the crash of two Boeings of the type 737 Max, no further models of the series were approved. Now a variant can be used again.
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Airbus competitor: Smallest model of Boeing 737 Max series approved The approval of new model variants of Boeing's 737 Max family stalled after two accidents and quality problems at the Airbus rival.
reliability low1/5 sourcesThe approval of the largest model variant 737 Max 10 is expected by the end of the year.
reliability low1/3 sourcesDepending on the configuration, the 737 Max 7 can carry 135 to 160 passengers and has a range of up to 7,000 kilometres.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAugust 2026, 21:19 The 737 Max 7 is the smallest variant of Boeing's most important model family. (file photo) © Elaine Thompson / AP / dpa Boeing has received approval for the smallest aircraft of its model family 737 Max after years of delays.
reliability low1/3 sourcesOriginally, the aim was to bring the model variant into air traffic as early as 2019.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAccording to figures from the group, Boeing has over 280 orders for the type.
reliability low1/3 sourcesBut after two crashes of 737 Max machines, in which 346 people died, as well as quality problems at Boeing, the approval process was further delayed.
reliability low1/3 sourcesWith 737 Max, Boeing further developed its most important 737 model family.
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After the crash of two Boeings of the type 737 Max, no further models of the series were approved.
according to DER SPIEGEL +1Now a variant can be used again.
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