and other features to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Rather confusingly, however, the new models are not being released in numerical order. The first to appear, the 737 MAX 8, has already entered commercial service and will be followed by the MAX 9, MAX 7 and MAX 10, in that order. Said to be the industry’s most efficient and profitable single-aisle airplane, Boeing launched the 737 MAX 10 at the Paris Air Show last year, with more than 360 orders and commitments from 16 customers worldwide. Deliveries are expected to commence in 2020. The first Boeing 737 MAX 9 was delivered to the Lion Air Group in March 2018 for use by Thai Lion Air. One of the world’s largest operators of the 737, Lion Air was also the first operator to put the MAX 8 into service, and has announced a commitment for 50 MAX 10s. The 737 MAX 9 is designed for a capacity of up to 220 passengers and a maximum range of 3,550 nautical miles. With three additional seat rows compared to the 737 MAX 8, the airplane provides operators added capacity while maximizing profitability within their network. The 737 MAX 7, which is scheduled to enter service in 2019, took its first light in March this year and made its air show debut at Farnborough, with
flying displays throughout the week. Technology advancements allow the MAX 7 to fly 1,000 nautical miles farther and carry more passengers than its predecessor, the 737-700, while having 18 per cent lower fuel costs per seat.
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“The 737 MAX 7, which is scheduled to enter service in 2019, took its first flight in March this year and made its air show debut at Farnborough, with flying displays throughout the week”
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the family of new, super-efficient airplanes that brings big-jetliner comfort and economics to the middle of the market. The 787 incorporates advanced composite materials, systems and engines to provide superior passenger comfort and unprecedented performance, including a 20-per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions over the aircraft they replace. In October 2009, Boeing selected its site in North Charleston, South Carolina for a new 787 Dreamliner final assembly and delivery line. The first airplane built in South Carolina rolled out of final assembly on 27 April 2012, took its first flight on 23 May 2012, and was delivered to Air India on 5 October 2012. Three members of the 787 family – the 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 – are designed to serve the 200- to 330-seat market on flights as long as 8,500 nautical miles (15,750 km) in three-class seating. The first 787 built in Everett made its inaugural flight in December 2009, with first delivery of the 787-8 in September 2011 to launch customer ANA. Boeing