Is 737 900er the same as 737 MAX?
The 737 Max can fly farther and carry more people than the previous generation of 737s, like the 737-800 and 737-900. It also has improved aerodynamics and a redesigned cabin interior and flies on bigger, more powerful and more efficient CFM LEAP engines.
Is 737-700 the same as Max?
The 737 MAX aircraft are not the same as the older 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900 variants. The smallest of the MAX family, the 737 MAX 7, can fly up to 4,400 miles, almost 20 percent more than earlier 737s. The MAXes also have other differences from the previous generation.
What is the difference between a Boeing 737 and 737 MAX?
The 737 MAX is a fourth-generation Boeing 737, re-engined with CFM LEAP-1B turbofans. The 737 MAX is based on earlier 737 designs, with more efficient CFM International LEAP-1B engines, aerodynamic changes, including its distinctive split-tip winglets, and airframe modifications.
What is 737 Max called now?
While Boeing has used the 737-8 designation internally, until now Boeing has externally referred to the three new versions of the 737 as the MAX 7, the MAX 8 and the MAX 9.
How many seats does a Boeing 737 700 have?
149
Boeing 737-700/Number of seats
Which aircraft has the most crashes?
520: The crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123 on August 12, 1985, is the single-aircraft disaster with the highest number of fatalities: 520 people died on board a Boeing 747.
What planes does Southwest fly?
Southwest Airlines’ entire fleet of planes are Boeing 737s, though some of the fleet is made of the older 737-700s, while the rest are the 737 MAX 8 and 737-800s. The 737 MAX 8 was involved in two fatal crashes in 2018, so some people are concerned about flying on one.
What airline does Southwest use?
Current fleet
| Aircraft | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-800 | 207 | |
| Boeing 737 MAX 7 | — | Deliveries begin in 2022. To replace older Boeing 737-700. |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 69 | To replace older Boeing 737-700. |
| Total | 737 |
Is Southwest a good airline?
Southwest Airlines is Certified as a 4-Star Low-Cost Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes cabin comfort, baggage / seat charges, onboard food & beverages, cabin cleanliness, and service rating is for cabin and ground staff.