Southwest Airlines, Boeing’s biggest 737 customer, today placed the first order for the smallest version of the new Max series of 737 aircraft.
Southwest converted orders for 30 737-700s to 737-7 Max aircraft. Until the Southwest order, no airline had ordered the -7 version of the upgrade 737-Max aircraft.
Boeing has orders for 1,121 of the larger 737-8 Max aircraft and 164 of the largest aircraft in the 737 Max line, the 737 9 Max.
The Max series of 737s will include new engines and aerodynamic improvements to enhance fuel efficiency. The first 737 Max is to be delivered in …