737 Max rolls out

Are those engines the geared ones? I didn't think the 73 could accommodate the geared engines that the NEOs are using.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the MAX would require a new type rating, would it not? I thought the contention with the 739 during development was the raising of the gear, and to avoid a new type rating, Boeing compromised with the FAA to keep it at the same height as the 738.


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Yup. Boeing needs to catch up to Airbus. I guess when you can sell a specific model like Starbucks slings coffee there's not much motivation.
 
WestIndian425 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the MAX would require a new type rating, would it not? I thought the contention with the 739 during development was the raising of the gear, and to avoid a new type rating, Boeing compromised with the FAA to keep it at the same height as the 738.


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Not sure where you got that info but it doesn't need a new type. Met one of the feds that was involved with Boeing and deciding what could change to keep it the same type. Was mostly cockpit controls, didn't hear anything about gear height. I know it has nothing to do with handling characteristics because a -900ER flies NOTHING like a -400.
 
wheelsup said:
Are those engines the geared ones? I didn't think the 73 could accommodate the geared engines that the NEOs are using.
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Those are CFM's on the Max, the NEO's are using P&W's. Close enough.

I haven't seen, first hand, the differences training for the NEO but rumor says the nacelles are a lot closer to the ground and FOD is a big concern.
 
Derg said:
That overhead. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. And I'll bet you it's still loud as death up front. Come on, Boeing. Innovate.
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Actually the -700 wasn't that loud in the JS. Didn't use headphones. FO commented on the overhead panel and its age also.
 
Nark said:
Those are CFM's on the Max, the NEO's are using P&W's. Close enough.

I haven't seen, first hand, the differences training for the NEO but rumor says the nacelles are a lot closer to the ground and FOD is a big concern.
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I had read somewhere recently that the Max couldn't take geared engines, is that not true?
 
Doesn't really look too remarkable, unless you are an airliners.net fanatic. In other news, the first airline painted A320neo rolled out in Lufthansa colors, and it looks just like....an A320. The only real distinguisher is that the engines now look as big as current 737 NG engines, but on an A320 body.
 
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