Boeing 737 MAX 8

10 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The split winglets and fresh Icelandair branding mark this as a modern addition to the fleet. The aircraft entered service with Icelandair in 2021.

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Advait S · 10 Feb 2026

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Icelandair (2022 livery)

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Registration

Airline

Icelandair

ICE / FI

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Glasgow Airport

GLA/EGPF · Runway M

55.8719, -4.4331

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Glasgow Airport GLA

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737 MAX is Boeing's latest iteration of the 737 family, featuring more efficient engines and advanced avionics.

Fleet Rarity

Icelandair operates 6 MAX 8s (as of 2024), the MAX 8 is not considered rare globally.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transatlantic flights by Icelandair between Iceland and North America/Europe.

Safety & Events

737 MAX series underwent a worldwide grounding from 2019-2021 after two accidents, but has since returned to service with safety modifications.

Future Outlook

In active service, expected to remain core part of Icelandair's fleet for years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4-compliant (~85 dB takeoff, varies by phase of flight)

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