First Look of 737-Max Assembly
Boeing has started the final assembly of its first 737-max. The wings & the advanced technology winglets have been attached to the fuselage. This aircraft will be giving a competition to its rival Airbus A320 neo. According to Boeing this aircraft has got 1.8% additional fuel efficiency. The tails section is yet to arrive for assembly.
The MAX is being built on a dedicated production line at Boeing's Renton factory.
"The opening of a brand new production line in Renton increase our flexibility and capacity, allowing this incredible team to continue to meet our customers' need for the world's most reliable single-aisle airplanes, well into the future." Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President and General Manager, 737 program Scott Campbell said.
Boeing 737-Max is set to make its first flight in 2016. It will be full fledged operational for commercial use from 2017.
South West Airlines is going to get the first 737-Max. Boeing has so far secured 2869 orders from 58 customers.
Assembly Gallery:
Advanced Technology Winglets:
The advanced Technology winglets were build based on the laminar flow giving the aircraft more fuel efficiency and ability to carry around 12 passengers more per aircraft compared to it predecessor.
B737-Max Commercial Video:
Previous Advancements:
Transfer of Fuselage to Renton Factory via Train.
737-Max Wing Tunnel Test
Automated Wing Design Machine:
**All pics Taken from Boeing.com
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