Boeing 737 MAX 8

16 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

SunExpress Boeing 737-8MAX (TC-SML) arriving into a major European airport, displaying the airline's vibrant livery and blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

SunExpress standard livery

TC-SML

Registration

Airline

SunExpress

SXS / XQ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Crisp side-on catch with strong SunExpress branding; foreground fence and busy ramp slightly detract.

Location

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

BER/EDDB

52.3617, 13.5023

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular narrow-body airliners ever built, key to low-cost and leisure airline fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

SunExpress operates a significant number of 737-800s, making it one of the backbone types in their fleet.

Record Flights

Has been used on a variety of short- and medium-haul routes including some of Europe\'s longest budget flights, but not record-breaking for distance.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has had some non-fatal incidents; however, TC-SML is not known for major incidents.

Future Outlook

Remains in active service; may be replaced by 737 MAX in coming years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000 lbf (125 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85-86 EPNdB

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