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737 MAX 9

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a stretched variant of the MAX 8, offering increased capacity of up to 220 passengers while retaining the fuel efficiency benefits of the CFM LEAP-1B engine. It entered service with Lion Air in 2018 and competes directly with the Airbus A321neo. A door plug issue on an Alaska Airlines aircraft in January 2024 led to temporary inspections across the fleet, highlighting ongoing quality control scrutiny of the type.

  • Up to 220 seats in single-class layout
  • Range up to 3,515 nm
  • CFM LEAP-1B engines with 14% fuel savings
  • Stretched fuselage vs MAX 8
  • Competes with Airbus A321neo
  • Advanced cabin with larger overhead bins
Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737 MAX 9

737 MAX 9 key specifications

Range
3,515 nm
Cruise speed
453 kts
Passengers
up to 220
Max take-off weight
194,700 lb
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Overview

About the 737 MAX 9

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737 MAX 9 is a commercial airliner from the Boeing 737 MAX family that entered service in 2018 and is one of the more recent designs in its class. Developed in the United States, it is built for high-capacity scheduled passenger service.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 3,515 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 453 knots. It seats up to 220 passengers and is powered by 2 CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines.

Its 3,515 nm range makes it well matched to long-haul and transoceanic missions. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
3,515 nm
Cruise Speed
453 kt
Max Seats
220
MTOW
194,700 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the 737 MAX 9, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
United States
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Engine Model
CFM International LEAP-1B28
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Two-crew

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Value & depreciation

How a commercial like the 737 MAX 9 typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~73%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~54%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~40%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

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How the 737 MAX 9 compares

Side by side with the most similar commercial.

Performance
Range
3,515 nm
3,550 nm
3,115 nm
3,915 nm
Cruise speed
453 kt
453 kt
453 kt
458 kt
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
220
210
189
239
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
194,700 lbs
181,200 lbs
174,200 lbs
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
Engine model
CFM International LEAP-1B28
CFM International LEAP-1B28
CFM International CFM56-7B27/B27E
Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4

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