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Knowing the Boeing 737 MAX 8 of American Airlines at Quito Airport. Here I tell you what the airline's newest and most modern aircraft is like during its operations at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport., first international destination of this aircraft in Latin America. Meet your Business Class, Tourist, cockpit, technology and more details of this aircraft.
Thanks to the invitation of the company Mantomain, I was able to meet exclusively, both outside and inside, the newest and most modern aircraft that operates in Ecuador and specifically in Quito, the beautiful boeing 737 MAX 8 by American, which premiered in Quito as the first destination in the region for the “MAX” model, successful in sales in the world..
the boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing's program to develop a new version of its best-selling aircraft began on 30 august 2011, completing its first flight 29 of January of 2016. After completing thousands of flight hours for certification, the boeing 737 MAX 8 entered commercial service on 16 May 2017 Malindo Air.
Of the new MAX models, Boeing has an order book for more than 4.300 planes, of which to date has delivered 74 planes to their first 23 customers all over the world and of course, American Airlines is one of them with an order of 100 aircraft and already having in its fleet the first 4.
General characteristics
The different versions of MAX are based on the well-known and successful design of the Boeing 737 of, but with changes that are mainly in the use of new and larger engines, wings with new winglets called Split Tip winglets, nose changes, landing gear and general design.
They are minimal changes, but that in the long run they turn it into an airplane 16% cheaper than its competitors in the Airbus family segment 320 and a 4% lower than the newest Airbus A320neo according to projections and data from Boeing.
Also the use of new composite materials and other, even made on 3D printers, they make it lighter and have extended its operating range, according to the model, in up to more than 800 nautical and passing miles, also increasing its passenger and cargo capacity.
| 737 MAX 7 | 737 MAX 8 | 737 MAX 9 | 737 MAX 10 | |
| Seats (2-class) | 138 – 153 | 162 – 178 | 178 – 193 | 188 – 204 |
| Maximum seats | 172 | 210 | 220 | 230 |
| Range nm (km) | 3,850 (7,130) | 3,550 (6,570) | 3,550 (6,570)* | 3,300 (6,110)* |
| Length | 35.56 m (116 ft 8 in) | 39.52 m (129 ft 8 in) | 42.16 m (138 ft 4 in) | 43.8 m (143 ft 8 in) |
| Wingspan | 35.9 m (117 ft 10 in) | 35.9 m (117 ft 10 in) | 35.9 m (117 ft 10 in) | 35.9 m (117 ft 10 in) |
| Engine | LEAP-1B from CFM International | LEAP-1B from CFM International | LEAP-1B from CFM International | LEAP-1B from CFM International |
| 210 seats: 737-8-200 | *one auxiliary tank | *one auxiliary tank |
Talking about the differences also leads us to talk about the plane being 8 centimeters higher in the main train than the NG to give space to the engines, that are no longer flat-bottomed and to increase the maximum takeoff weight by at least 3.200 kilos.
Another important change is in the cockpit, where are they now 4 large LCD screens 15.1 inches replacing 6 previous screens. The cockpit in general, maintains the same instrumental structure as the NG, instrument position and look & feel is almost the same, but new instruments and small relocations of classic gauges make it a bit different and this has allowed airlines to have their pilots certified on Boeing aircraft 737 NG should not carry out such a long and expensive training as if it were a total change.
Knowing the MAX
Another main characteristic is the smell of new. There is nothing better than the smell of a new plane, brand new seats, scratch free windows, no stain or gum stuck. It's always good to meet a plane 0 kilometres.
On his third regular flight to Quito we were able to get to know him up close, see its details and differences with the NG versions, but the best, discover its modern interior, Although it is very similar to the previous versions, there are details that differentiate it and improve the user experience.
From afar, the plane already shows its main differences with the NG version:
American Airlines colors look great on the MAX. The aircraft with registration N324RA was delivered to the airline in September 2017. Do you remember the Boeing 787 and their engines? Well, the MAX engines use the same design to reduce noise emission:
The new winglets, another feature of the MAX:
Just like the newer NG's, the MAX are designed inside with the Sky Interior system, that changes color according to the stage of the flight. For instance, At lunch time, its color changes to salmon, to make it nicer or blue during boarding:
Business seats are leather and are 16 seats of this class with 37″ pitch with individual trays:
Interior lighting details and extra space in the overhead compartments:
Son 126 seats in Main Cabin and 30 in Main Cabin with extra space:
in economy cabin, the emergency exit is the most comfortable, has the largest leg room in the class:
new windows, allow photos without scratches:
The new economy seats are skinny, allowing for higher seating density, more passengers, more income:
There were rumors that the seats don't recline, but they do recline in all classes. In the case of Economic, they are approximately 1 centimeter and a half, although the new concept is that the seats come pre-reclined.
All seats have a USB charging port for all kinds of devices. In the near future, planes will already activate their Wi-Fi service on board. American MAXs do not have inflight entertainment with superior or individual screens to reduce aircraft weight and costs, now each passenger with their devices will be in charge of their entertainment:
The aircraft is equipped with 3 toilets, they are somewhat narrow:
top panel lighting, air and called cabin crew is also different:
This is the ad dashboard, lighting and even some aircraft maintenance points:
The cockpit maintains the NG concept, but with changes that are notorious like the big screens of 15.1 inch LCD. Here we can see the artificial horizon, HSI and something new, the terrain profile:
General view of the cabin with its 4 screens:
The MCP identical to the NG version:
Some changes can be observed in the instrumentation and location of the same:
Engines are much more efficient thanks to design changes. Here we can see the new shape of the blades that are made of mixed materials. The start of titanium and backwards of composite materials:
The aircraft model plus the fleet number can be seen on the nose gear:
Detail of the front train and we can also see the changes in the engines:
Although there is one minimal seat reduction daily with this plane change, Quito and soon also Guayaquil, win a plane with the highest technology and safety, which will guarantee a timely and comfortable operation for passengers.
Passengers will have to get used to the changes, lower recline, entertainment by each person and less space between seats, but the benefits in the long run will be greater.
We hope to be able to fly on this plane soon and tell you about the flight experience on this aircraft..
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Seeing that it does not have screens as they give the security information or they only give it by brochure?
The crew members make the announcements and the demonstration is manual.
the business class seats in this 737 max is very similar to the Premium economy seats I traveled recently, was a 787. instead the business class of the 787 they were sleeper seats. What a difference.
Completely, from a MAX to a 787 the difference for the passenger is in those who fly ahead, a huge difference.
The bad thing is that in the economy cabin the seats do not recline almost at all, the internet that works with the app, Fantastic, I didn't miss the world cup. It seems to me that it offers a more stable flight, the bathrooms are small and uncomfortable but you feel the security of a new plane, not like the old and poorly maintained Copa planes or how expensive Avianca is going to the US.
It's the new seating trend, they come pre-tipped. Thanks for your report.!
Another difference from the B737 NG is that the Max have the cone in the tail and round engines in their external characteristics.. Without a doubt a great plane that operates well in high & hot.
Nicholas, Do you know if in high season the B767-300ER will operate in Quito again or would they simply increase the frequency with one more flight of the B737 Max? 8?
Currently this topic is not known., but the most logical thing would be 767.
The only bad thing is that it does not have the individual screens
Does not have, but they will offer wifi, so with your cell phone you can connect and entertain yourself in a few words.