Boeing 737 MAX 8

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LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (SP-LVT) climbing out in the warm glow of a golden hour sky.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

LOT Polish Airlines standard livery

SP-LVT

Registration

Airline

LOT - Polish Airlines

LOT / LO

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 89.0

Golden hour light on the LOT 737's winglets and nose adds drama; upward angle gives a dynamic sense of climb.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737 MAX series marked Boeing\'s transition to more fuel-efficient engines and advanced aerodynamics in the 737 family. Entered service in 2017, but faced a global grounding from 2019–2021 due to safety issues now resolved.

Fleet Rarity

LOT Polish Airlines has a modest fleet of MAX 8 aircraft; globally, the 737 MAX 8 is increasingly common.

Record Flights

737 MAX 8 has flown several extended medium-haul routes including LOT’s flights from Poland to Astana, Kazakhstan.

Safety & Events

The 737 MAX 8 type is notable for its connection to the worldwide MAX grounding following two fatal crashes. LOT Polish Airlines started operating the type post-grounding with updated MCAS software.

Future Outlook

In active service; expected to remain in LOT’s fleet for years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB)

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