Malaysia’s Malindo Air takes delivery of very first Boeing 737 MAX

Malindo Air, a Malaysian airline, has taken delivery of Boeing’s first 737 MAX 8. “We are thrilled to partner with Boeing to take the delivery of the world’s first Boeing 737 MAX,” said Malindo Air CEO Chandran Rama Muthy. “The Boeing 737NG fleet has served Malindo well in its growth and we believe that the 737 MAX will become the centrepiece of our fleet. These new aircraft will allow us to go to further destinations and will play a key role in providing lower air fares to our customers.” 

Every airplane in the 737 MAX family will feature the new Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhances the sense of spaciousness and larger pivoting overhead stowage bins.

“This airplane will change the face of the single-aisle market,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister. “The 737 MAX 8 is the best in its class, providing unmatched performance and economics for our airline customers.”

The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing’s history. To date, it has received almost 3,700 orders from 87 customers across the world.