The Boeing 737 MAX: Its Rise, Fall And Re-Emergence

With more airframes delivered to date than any other current model, the Boeing 737 is one of the most successful commercial aircraft in history. However, its latest generation, the 737 MAX, has somewhat tarnished the impressive history of the 737 family. When the model was grounded in 2019 over safety concerns, it caused difficulties and losses for airlines around the world – as well as for Boeing. It is now flying again, but…

How did the 737 evolve into what we see flying today? And what does the future hold for the 737 MAX?

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[tetchuma]

“Never let accountants, design your parachute.”

They saved $200million on pilot re-training…
Yet they lost $20billion in value before fines, lawsuits, and compensation to airlines who bought their faulty plane.

[polishavgeek]

Simple flying: M-C-A-S
Everyone else: Emcas

[peterlisyak]

All the problems boeing has and is having is a direct result of allowing the bean counters to run the company and not the engineers

[MarkWyche]

8:07 - If Boeing only had the foresight of knowing that constant bolt-ons to an obsolete architecture would cost them $20 billion and nearly two years time. They could have developed another aircraft.

[torgeirbrandsnes]

You forgot to mention the -600. I have many hours on the jump seat. SAS was the no.1 buyer. They had two types of the -600, one domestic and one for iner-scan and European routes. The last type had a fwd lav on the left hand side after the galley. That ment that half of comp 1 was a waste tank. I was on a fully booked plane, and I saw that two huge trollies of checked baggage was still on the tarmac. The pilot came on the PA explaning the delay. « Sorry about all this but this aircraft has a smaller trunk than a Ferrari!» The bags was left behind. The 737-700 killer today is the A-220. I am impressed about that aircraft. Mamma Mia!

[ATIMELINEOFAVIATION]

0:30 simple flying: shows flight simulator footage
everyone else: wait that’s illegal

[ljacobs]

You can only patch something up for so long. No matter how you look at it, it is an old design that will need to be be replaced sooner rather than later.

[magnustan]

As much as I want to join the hate bandwagon, I can't, because I flew on the MAX before the grounding, it was the quietest, most comfortable flight I ever had. The overhead bins were huge and I liked the soft mood lighting. I was very impressed, it's like a mini 787 inside. So I wish for the 737 MAX to find its feet again because fundamentally, it is a fantastic aircraft to travel on. Perfectly fine if its and Boeing's reputation is damaged beyond repair, by the way. The electrical issue is a setback in the MAX's re-entry into service, but all aircraft, even Airbus aircraft are routinely subjected to Airworthiness Directives. The A320 Family recently had a big one for the windshield and fuel pump defects. That said, I think Airbus aircraft overall, are better built than Boeing's best. I do think the MAX will be the final swansong for the 737 family and a clean sheet design will follow in the mid-2030s. Boeing needs to rethink its management to come out of the blunder more resilient, the board needs a reshuffle and a culture of product quality restored, it's a great shame to see a giant fall.

[Rndmstff]

Not gonna lie the 737 max kinda tarnished Boeings overall history but I’m glad it’s making a comeback

[wafflehorse]

If I had a dollar every time they found a issue in the 737 max I would be able to buy a 737max

[nadziskandar]

best thing about simply flying and long haul - they pronounce the numbers in Boeing model names separately i.e. 737 becomes 'seven three seven' instead of 'seven thirty-seven'.

[yuvegotmale]

I would not hesitate to get on a 737 max now....probably the safest plane in the air today. Memories are short, people witll get on these planes and fly. 911 was a tragedy, but like I said memories are short and life goes on.

[KevinEnjoyer]

The MAX is going to be the last 737. Unless Boeing manages the impossible and shoves an EVEN BIGGER engine under those low wings with a better MCAS.

[scottbronsonsr]

Before the groundings I've flown on both the Max 7 and the Max 8 with SWA. The aircraft were far superior to the NG series being both more comfortable and quiet during flight. I agree with Mark W's opinion below, however, I remain optimistic that after the initial challenges the Max has faced are worked out it will continue the tradition of being the industry "workhorse" for passenger travel.

[toyotaandlexussupercharged]

The 737 max is going to have great future despite having a rough start

[jimmyryan]

Beoing also didnt do proper software testing for its starliner and lost contracts to spacex. But im sure someone got a bonus for cutting costs in the software QA dept.

[davidhickok]

Nice overview but your slide on the NG variants included the -300 and -400 (both classic series) and omitted the -600 and -700 altogether.

[faisalofficialchannel]

Great video, Long Haul! But a mistake, found I have. 4:13 Malindo Air, a Malaysian Airlines, it was. It was the subsidiary of Lion Air Group (Indonesia) but the airline is registered in Malaysia.

[erich]

I think, if history has anything to say, the 737MAX will make a complete resurgence in the coming decade. Take the DC-10 as an example. A number of deadly crashes attributed to a flaw in the cargo door latching mechanism caused the type to be grounded in the US. After the flaw was fixed, the aircraft was returned to service and achieved an outstanding safety record and decades of operation. It never had another crash that was caused by a design flaw.

[vedantgorivale]

The Boeing 737 is my favourite among the Boeing's narrowbodies. I flew on the 737 max with LOT Polish Airlines, Southwest, American, Icelandair and China Southern. The 737 max and the A320 NEO are perfect for each other.