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How the 737 MAX 9 fits into the 737 story

737 MAX 9 is an in-service member of the Boeing 737 family, known for the stretched current-production MAX branch that keeps the family relevant on dense short- and medium-haul routes.

The 737 MAX 9 earned a distinct place in the Boeing 737 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

2018

Seating

178 to 220

Range

3,300 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The 737 MAX 9 stands out within the Boeing 737 family because it captures the stretched current-production MAX branch that keeps the family relevant on dense short- and medium-haul routes.

It entered service in 2018 with CFM LEAP-1B engines, typical seating for 178 to 220, and published range of about 3,300 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
B39M
Designator references
Engines
CFM LEAP-1B
Type data
Service entry
2018
Operator records
Typical seating
178 to 220
Operator layouts
Range
3,300 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.