Boeing unveiled the 737 MAX 7 at its Renton, Wash., facility last month. The updated model extends range to approximately 1,000 nautical miles, carries more passengers than the previous variant, and achieves an 18 percent reduction in fuel cost per seat.
“For our airline customers serving airports at high altitudes or remote locations, the MAX 7 is the ideal complement to their fleet. We look forward to demonstrating the incredible flexibility and range of this airplane,” said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager of the 737 MAX program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This is the third 737 MAX family member our team has successfully introduced in just three years. That’s a phenomenal accomplishment and a testament to the dedication of the entire 737 team.”
Southwest Airlines is the launch customer for the MAX 7 and plans to begin operating the type in 2019.