Southwest is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 737, and was the launch customer of the 737-300, 737-500, and 737-700.
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Though both designs exist under the Boeing 737 umbrella, the 737 Max is newer, and it was created to replace the 737-800, according to ABC News. But the 737 Max was grounded for 20 months following an investigation into those fatal crashes.
Southwest flies only Boeing instead of Airbus because when it was founded, to keep costs down, they decided to have not only one brand, but one model of airplane — the 737.
The 737 Next Generation series has been by far the most popular - although there remains time for the 737 MAX to catch up. It was launched in 1993, mainly in response to the development of the Airbus A320 series.
Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 with 148 aircraft, having operated each 777 family variant. The 777 is produced in two fuselage lengths.
We are fully confident in the safety of the 737 MAX, in the updates, and in the work technicians performed while these planes were on the ground: Updating the plane with the latest FAA-approved flight deck software. Rewiring the aircraft. Opening and inspecting the fuel tanks.
“If you could book a 737 500, and you find out it's a 737 MAX, technically they don't have to honor your request. … So you don't have a right to specify you are not going to go on a 737 MAX.”