The first delivered 737 MAX 9, MSN 42991/LN 6771, reg. HS-LSH (test reg. N1786B), with the cabin configuration Y215 and powered by two LEAP-1B28, twin-shaft, high-bypass turbofans (fan diameter: 69,4 in / 1.762,8 mm; BPR: 9,0:1; eng. architecture: F+3LPC–10HPC〧2HPT–5LPT), OPR: 43,68:1, each 130,41 kN / 13.298 kgf / 29.317 lbf, flying on the route BFI–HNL–GUM–DMK (FLT SL1), was delivered to Thai Lion Air on 21. Mar 2018. The aircraft first flew on 09. Mar 2018, and it was produced at the Boeing Renton Factory.

Indonesia-based Lion Air Group took possession of its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane this week during a ceremony held in Renton, Washington. This is the first Boeing 737 MAX 9 to be released for use to the industry. Lion Air Group has also recently launched the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane under its discount carrier Batik Air Malaysia (known previously as Malindo Air).

The new Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the latest in the long history of the 737 jet. For over 50 years, the Boeing 737 has been the most popular jet made by Boeing. The aircraft manufacturing company recently celebrated the completion of its 10.000th completed plane under this classification.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a single-aisle plane that can carry up to 220 passengers. It has a range of 3.550 mi / 5.713 km and has been a preferred plane for many airlines for short- and medium- haul flights. The 737 MAX 9 is very fuel efficient and is easily customizable to meet the needs of airlines.

The Lion Air Group has already ordered 200 of the MAX family of airplanes and has stated that it will commit to at least 50 of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets. The Lion Air Group has created most of its fleets strictly using these Boeing jets.

….… a few articles (please click on the images for reading)

The delivery flight was divided into three parts:

SL‘s Boeing 737 MAX 9, reg. HS-LSH – delivery FLT SL1 – part 1 (BFI–HNL) – click on the image

SL‘s Boeing 737 MAX 9, reg. HS-LSH – delivery FLT SL1 – part 2 (HNL–GUM) – click on the image

SL‘s Boeing 737 MAX 9, reg. HS-LSH – delivery FLT SL1 – part 3 (GUM–DMK) – click on the image

…a couple of images of the aircraft

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