Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Southwest takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8


Southwest Airlines (US) has taken delivery of it's first Boeing 737 MAX 8, which will commence initial service October 1st between Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby and San Antonio. The airline plans to make formal delivery announcements later this week, as it is currently focused on it's responses to Hurricane Harvey and the temporary closure of it's Houston Hobby hub.



Boeing 737-8 MSN 42567 L/N 6188 F/F 8/9/17 Southwest Airlines N8710M Delivered 8/29/17

Boeing has now delivered 15 737 MAX 8s to four customers.

Southwest Airlines - Current Fleet

83 x 737-300 (some of these are likely now stored, and all will be retired by 9/30/17)
493 x 737-700
163 x 737-800
1 x 737 MAX 8
Total: 740

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