<Tr> <Th> Developed from </Th> <Td> Boeing 737 Next Generation </Td> </Tr> <P> The Boeing 737 MAX is an American narrow - body aircraft series designed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes as the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, succeeding the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG). </P> <P> The program was launched on August 30, 2011 . The first flight was on January 29, 2016 . It gained FAA certification on March 9, 2017 . The first delivery was a MAX - 8 on May 6, 2017 to Malindo Air, which put it into service on May 22, 2017 . The 737 MAX is based on earlier 737 designs . The MAX is re-engined with more efficient CFM International LEAP - 1B powerplants, aerodynamic improvements (most notably split - tip winglets), and airframe modifications . </P> <P> The 737 MAX series is offered in four lengths, typically offering 138 to 230 seats and a 3,215 to 3,825 nmi (5,954 to 7,084 km) range . The 737 MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 replace, respectively, the 737 - 700, - 800, and - 900 . Additional length is offered with the further stretched 737 MAX 10 . As of January 2018, the Boeing 737 MAX has received 4,307 firm orders . </P>

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