Boeing 737 MAX 8

Justin 🇨🇦

05 Feb 2026 · © @Justinflight859

The upturned advanced split-scimitar winglets visible in this photo are distinctive to the 737 MAX series.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Flair Airlines (modern livery)

C-FLJX

Registration

Airline

Flair Airlines

FLR / F8

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Regina International Airport

YQR/CYQR

50.4319, -104.6610

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Regina International Airport YQR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 737 MAX 8 is Boeing's bestselling re-engined narrowbody airliner, popular with low-cost and mainline carriers worldwide. Flair was an early Canadian adopter.

Fleet Rarity

MAX 8 is not rare, with over 1,200 in service, but Flair's livery is relatively new to the Canadian market.

Record Flights

MAX 8 is commonly used on transcontinental Canadian flights and is certified for ETOPS missions over ocean.

Safety & Events

737 MAX 8 was grounded worldwide from March 2019 – November 2020 following two accidents, then un-grounded after software and training changes.

Future Outlook

Still actively in service and expected to operate for years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000 lbf (124.6 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant, ~85 dB on approach

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