Boeing 737 MAX 8

25 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (N27251) taxis at the terminal, with the aircraft's signature split scimitar winglets visible.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

United Airlines 2019 Evolution livery

N27251

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Achievements

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Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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San Francisco International Airport SFO

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Aviation History

Part of Boeing\'s latest 737 family; notable for global grounding after two notorious accidents; type re-certified since 2020.

Fleet Rarity

United operates a growing fleet of 737 MAX 8s; type now relatively common but still newer than NG.

Record Flights

Known for US transcontinental and long overwater ETOPS operations in airline service.

Safety & Events

737 MAX 8 globally grounded March 2019–December 2020 following Lion Air 610 and Ethiopian 302 accidents.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in mainline service for at least two decades.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (2-class typical)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

2 x 28,000 lbf (124.6 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant), ~85-90 dB on approach

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