Boeing 737 MAX 8

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 (C-FSIQ) captured approaching with landing gear extended, showing distinctive split-tip winglets against a clear sky.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Air Canada (current black/white livery with red maple leaf logo)

C-FSIQ

Registration

Airline

Air Canada

ACA / AC

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Dramatic underside angle! Shadows obscure details; nose and wings well placed but livery is a bit dark.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737 MAX 8 is Boeing\'s latest generation of the legendary 737 family; this Air Canada example is part of the Canadian flag carrier\'s modernized narrowbody fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Air Canada operates a significant fleet of 737 MAX 8s and the overall global fleet is growing rapidly as airlines take new deliveries post-grounding.

Record Flights

737 MAX 8s operate North American and some transatlantic routes for Air Canada, including long narrowbody flights such as Toronto to Reykjavik.

Safety & Events

737 MAX series was globally grounded between March 2019 and November 2020 after two fatal accidents (Lion Air 610, Ethiopian 302), but returned to service with MCAS system redesign and enhanced pilot training.

Future Outlook

Still flying; expected to remain mainline narrowbody for Air Canada through 2030s.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m (with split scimitar winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (2-class typical)

Capacity

82,190 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (specific dB varies)

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