Boeing 737-8 MAX (737 MAX 8)

Cundy88 🇬🇧

30 May 2026 · © Cundy88

TUI Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 (G-TUMF) taxiing on a sunny day, showing off its split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-8 MAX (737 MAX 8) B738

TUI Airways standard livery

G-TUMF

Registration

Airline

TUI Airways

TOM / BY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Nice side-on capture—registration is readable, but midday sun leaves it a bit flat. Good clear view of TUI livery!

Location

Multi-storey

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8770, -0.3748

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the world\'s best-selling narrow-body airliner. It is known for its improved efficiency and for the global grounding following two high-profile accidents.

Fleet Rarity

One of more than 1,200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft delivered worldwide as of 2024; common in major fleets.

Record Flights

Has operated transatlantic flights (e.g., TUI UK to Canada), among the longest regularly scheduled MAX 8 routes.

Safety & Events

Early grounding of the MAX series due to safety investigations; now recertified and in commercial service with improved software and procedures.

Future Outlook

Active service; expected to remain so for 10–20 years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m (117 ft 10 in)

Wingspan

39.52 m (129 ft 8 in)

Length

6,570 km (3,550 nmi)

Range

839 km/h (521 mph, Mach 0.79)

Speed

178–210 passengers (single class, max 210)

Capacity

82,191 kg (181,200 lb)

MTOW

12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; typically 85–90 dB by segment

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