Boeing 737 Max

[Flying Fox]

Boeing rolls out the 737 Max

A Game Of Spot The Difference. Boeing Rolls Out New 737 Max 8 | TheDesignAir

I really like the look of the new/upgraded bird esp with the scimitar winglets.

Virgin already has orders in for some 40 units.

Virgin Australia begins countdown to new Boeing 737 MAX jets - Australian Business Traveller

I hope QF will do similar.

 

[JessicaTam]

I like the look of it.

Thanks for posting.

 

[leadman]

I've always thought of the 737's as the "grunters" as they do all the grunt-work in the short haul area, whilst the 747, 787, et al have the luxury of the long prestigious legs. Interestingly just got of a SAS 737-800 ARN > FRA as they seem to be changing the fleet over to them.

 

[Flying Fox]

More photos of the new bird here -

Boeing: Creating the 737 MAX

 

[docjames]

I'm not sure how different it is compared to the NG series, but the nose profile looks much longer in all the shots i've seen (I've always thought the NG and Classics had fairly stubby noses, but the MAX seems to have a longer nose).

I'm also curious as to why they roll it out at night and not during the day (what are they hiding??).

Oh, and love the split wingtips.

 

[samh004]

I hope QF will do similar.

I thought QF were looking to head down the A320 path?

 

[moa999]

I thought QF were looking to head down the A320 path?

Still not clear but Qantas Group has a lot of A320/A320neo orders

 

[UP4014]

I thought QF were looking to head down the A320 path?

Yes and I wish they'd change their mind.

 

[Fly Boy Jerry]

The new 737 look sexy =D, and I really cant see Qantas livery on a A320 =[

 

[moa999]

In any event with QF presently upgrading all 67 domestic 737s, I wouldn't expect to see a new jet for a few years

 

[Pleb Status]

If I never fly in another B737 I would be very happy. Give me an A320 family aircraft over a B737 family aircraft anyday....

 

[Boris spatsky]

The new 737 look sexy =D, and I really cant see Qantas livery on a A320 =[

I can't see QF going Boeing 737 again. They only extended the type when they got a great 737 deal from AA cancelling their NG order in 2001. With 99 A320s on order across the QANTAS group, i think it is a done deal...

 

[UP4014]

I can't see QF going Boeing 737 again. They only extended the type when they got a great 737 deal from AA cancelling their NG order in 2001. With 99 A320s on order across the QANTAS group, i think it is a done deal...

I wouldn't be surprised if Airbus needs to reduce pricing on the their offerings to bring in some cash as the sales of the 380 is stalling and still owes a lot of money.

 

[marki]

Me too thanks for that love the Lego interiors on Transavia

 

[moa999]

I would be surprised if Airbus needs to reduce pricing on the their offerings to bring in some cash as the sales of the 380 is stalling and still owes a lot of money.

Whilst obviously not quite the same spend (it still was a lot) think the 747-8 is more of a disaster

 

[Fiches Mouser]

If I never fly in another B737 I would be very happy. Give me an A320 family aircraft over a B737 family aircraft anyday....

The 737-MAX is certainly attractive, but I'm with you.

I have real soft spot for the little E190s.

 

[codash1099]

More than one seat from an aisle in any aircraft is a real pain. But in general I agree that almost anything is better than the 707 derivative

 

[kermatu]

Thanks for the post and pics. I had no idea another 737 was on the way.

 

[Himeno]

I can't see QF going Boeing 737 again. They only extended the type when they got a great 737 deal from AA cancelling their NG order in 2001. With 99 A320s on order across the QANTAS group, i think it is a done deal...

The 320s are for JQ, 3K, VF, BL and GK.

 

[TomVexille]

Whilst obviously not quite the same spend (it still was a lot) think the 747-8 is more of a disaster

I'll disagree with that. The development cost of the 748 is a fraction of that of the A380. Maybe even as low as 20%. Add to the fact that it was really designed as a freighter, any pax models they managed to sell were essentially a bonus. The program is far closer to breaking even then the A380.