Boeing 737 MAX 8

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TUI B737 MAX 8-200

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Aircraft

Airline

TUI Airways

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Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

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Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a modern, efficient narrow-body aircraft and the current mainstream version of the best-selling Boeing 737 family. Its entry into service was historic but marred by two fatal crashes and a subsequent worldwide grounding.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare—over 1,000 delivered/in service worldwide; TUI is a significant operator in Europe.

Record Flights

The 737 MAX 8 is not typically noted for long-haul records but has been used on transatlantic and long overwater ETOPS routes, such as UK-Caribbean and to the Canary Islands.

Safety & Events

The 737 MAX 8 was grounded worldwide from March 2019 to late 2020 following two fatal accidents (Lion Air 610, Ethiopian 302). It has since been recertified after avionics and MCAS software fixes.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in production; expected to remain in widespread service into the 2030s.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

162–210 passengers

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/EASA CS-36; 85–90 dB on approach

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