Boeing 737 MAX 8

31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 (VH-8VG) taxiing with prominent split scimitar winglets and city skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-8VG

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

4 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

Part of the fourth generation of the Boeing 737 family, featuring new technology engines and advanced winglets for improved fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

One of a growing but still relatively small subfleet for Virgin Australia; 737 MAX 8 is common globally.

Record Flights

Not used for record flights but notable for its role in fleet renewal and high-profile global grounding event.

Safety & Events

737 MAX family involved in globally significant grounding (2019–2021) after two high-profile accidents (none with Virgin Australia).

Future Outlook

Currently in active service, part of Virgin Australia\'s future narrowbody fleet plans.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (in typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

82,190 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

107 kN (24,000 lbf)

Thrust

Certificated to ICAO Chapter 4, below 85-95 dB in approach and sideline tests

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