<P> The program was launched on August 30 , 2011 . The first flight was on January 29 , 2016 . It gained FAA certification on March 9 , 2017 . The first delivery was a MAX - 8 on May 6 , 2017 to Malindo Air , which put it into service on May 22 , 2017 . The 737 MAX is based on earlier 737 designs . The MAX is re-engined with more efficient CFM International LEAP - 1B powerplants , aerodynamic improvements ( most notably split - tip winglets ) , and airframe modifications . </P>
<P> The program was launched on August 30 , 2011 . The first flight was on January 29 , 2016 . It gained FAA certification on March 9 , 2017 . The first delivery was a MAX - 8 on May 6 , 2017 to Malindo Air , which put it into service on May 22 , 2017 . The 737 MAX is based on earlier 737 designs . The MAX is re-engined with more efficient CFM International LEAP - 1B powerplants , aerodynamic improvements ( most notably split - tip winglets ) , and airframe modifications . </P>
when will the first 737 max be delivered
when will the first 737 max be delivered
May 6 , 2017
May 6 , 2017