Boeing 737 MAX 8

16 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

SunExpress Boeing B38M (TC-SOJ) just seconds after touchdown into Berlin, showcasing the airline's distinctive blue and orange livery.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

SunExpress standard livery

TC-SOJ

Registration

Airline

SunExpress

SXS / XQ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Clean side-on shot with full reg visible, but foreground fence and harsh midday light detract slightly.

Location

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

BER/EDDB

52.3617, 13.5023

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most popular narrow-body jetliners, a mainstay of commercial aviation since the late 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Common aircraft, SunExpress operates a large fleet of 737-800s.

Record Flights

Routinely flies short-medium haul routes between Europe and Turkey; not known for ultra-long or record routes.

Safety & Events

No notable events specific to TC-SOJ; the 737-800 series has a well-known safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service, but 737NG series are gradually being replaced by newer 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers

Capacity

82,190 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

136.6 kN (30,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; ~85–90 dB on takeoff

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