The new Jet 737 MAX 8 completes its maiden flight – MUMBAI



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Jet Airways, which inaugurated last week the 737 MAX 8 – the latest variant of the single-aisle Boeing 737 – began its first commercial flight from Mumbai to Hyderabad on Sunday as a critical part of its strategy to improve operations. . The aircraft, the first of 225 next-generation Jet aircraft with new interiors and upholstery, will also operate on the Delhi, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mangalore areas, from Thiruchirapally and Abu Dhabi this month.

The aircraft was delivered to Jet Airways at the Boeing Renton factory in Washington on June 19.

The MAX, an upgrade to the Boeing 733-300 – the world's most produced commercial jet aircraft of all time – was re-powered with the most efficient CFM International LEAP-1B. The aircraft is 40% quieter than other types of aircraft and has improved aerodynamics, with split scimitar winglets increasing its fuel efficiency up to 15%.

The plane is a Jet Airways favorite since the start of operations in 1994 with the 737-300s. Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube said, "The 737 MAX is critical to our strategy, which will also enable us to meet our strategic growth ambitions, improve operational reliability and reduce costs."

Seats with USB Ports

From the point of view of the aircraft, the aircraft comes with two clbad configuration of Premiere and Economy seats. The airline has opted for the Rockwell Collins MiQ Business Clbad seats, which also cater to American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and others. Jet has opted for a shade of Aqua Blue, and the seats are lined with Wollsdorf leather, which provides leather covers to the luxury car market.

Storage bins are redesigned to make cabins more spacious. The seats come with USB ports, electronics racks and coat hooks. Jet Airways has also opted for Space Bins, which will provide more space for storing carry-on luggage. Each Space Bin can hold six standard-size bags, two more than the large Boeing Sky Interior swivel safes currently installed on many of the next-generation 737s.

SpiceJet is the other Indian airline waiting for 737 aircraft Max

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