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FAA certifies Ryanair’s 737 MAX 8200. How it differs from the 737 MAX 8?

FAA Approves:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 specially-configured high-density variant, a model based on the 737 MAX 8 that is able to seat up to 200 passengers.

The FAA certified the Boeing 737 MAX 8200 on March 31, 2021. The MAX 8200, developed specifically for low-cost carriers. Boeing and Ryanair launched the MAX 8200 in September 2014. Recently, Ryanair increased the number of orders of the 737 MAX 8200 by 75 units, the total order for this type of aircraft is 210 in December 2020. The only other airline that orders 737 MAX 8200 is Vietnam’s VietJet of 100 units in May 2016. Civil Aviation of Vietnam (CAAV) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) both have not certified the 737 MAX 8200. While EASA has approved the Boeing 737 MAX again recently to operate, Vietnam is yet to re-approve the 737 MAX.

Difference between MAX 8 and MAX 8-200:

MAX 8 has 156 seat capacity while MAX 8200 has 200 seats, but all of them configured with slimline seats.
MAX 8 has 4 exit doors but MAX 8200 has an extra pair of exit doors. It was required because of the higher passenger capacity.
MAX 8 has 8 service trolleys for serving meals and beverages, MAX 8200 removed 3 service trolleys to accommodate more passenger space.
MAX 8200 would be 20% more cost-efficient per seat than MAX 8.
8200 operates at a 5% lower operating cost than MAX 8.

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Boeing Faces New Setbacks as 777X Delays Extend and scraps B767-300F

Boeing’s challenges continue as employees halted production due to a strike, creating new obstacles for delivering aircraft to customers. The company now faces financial losses from delays in the delivery of its boeing 777x aircraft.

Boeing recently announced that the new delivery date for the 777-9 will be in 2026, with the freighter variant scheduled for 2028. This news has been frustrating for airlines that have committed to and are waiting for the aircraft.

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The Boeing 777X program, which began in early 2019, was initially delayed to 2021 due to COVID-19 disruptions. Subsequent issues, including defects found during testing, have placed the program under scrutiny by the FAA, which insists on the aircraft meeting all safety standards before entering service. Boeing is now facing pressure from both airlines and investors.

Boeing 777x Delay

New Commercial Airplanes expects to incur pre-tax charges of $3.0 billion related to the Boeing 777X and 767 programs.

The company forecasts a $2.6 billion pre-tax charge due to the updated timeline, which accounts for delays in flight testing for the 777-9 and the impact of the IAM (International Association of Machinists) work stoppage. The first 777-9 delivery is now expected in 2026, with the 777-8 freighter following in 2028.

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In addition, Boeing plans to conclude production of the 767 freighter, resulting in a $0.4 billion pre-tax charge. From 2027 onwards, the company will solely produce the 767-2C aircraft for the KC-46A Tanker program.

In August 2024, Boeing grounded its 777X test fleet after detecting a failure in a key engine mounting structure during a routine inspection. The new boeing 777x, powered by the GE9X engine, is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, but this issue has caused further setbacks.

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Meanwhile, the Airbus A350 continues to secure new orders from airlines, becoming a strong competitor in the wide-body aircraft segment. While the a350 vs b777 offer similar ranges, the 777X is designed to carry a heavier payload.

In other developments, Boeing has hinted at starting production of a new mid-sized aircraft, the Boeing 797, which would likely compete with the Airbus A321 XLR.