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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Spotted on the Flightline 12/30/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line this morning:


Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: Empty
  • A5: 6753 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
  • A6: 6765 NG with Jet2 Rudder & Winglets
  • A7: 6763 NG with RyanAir Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: 6758 MAX with  Hainan Airlines Rudder & Winglets
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6760 NG with Turkmenistan Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: Empty
  • B3: 6740 MAX with Smartwings Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: 6759 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • B5: Empty
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: Empty
  • D4: Empty
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • D6: 6735 MAX with Tui Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6761 NG with China United Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: 6764 NG with Fuzhou Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • D10: Jet 2 Holidays with G-JZBG Registration
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

Fuselages outside RNT FAL

6790
6791
6792 MAX
6793
6794 MAX
6795
6796 MAX
6797

BOE412 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with the Hex Code: 0C20DD

This was 6757 with Copa Airlines Rudder. Reg HP-1856CMP according to FR24.

BOE442 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with the Hex Code: 7812D9

This was 6755 with China Southern Rudder & Winglets. Reg B-1363 according to FR24.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

BOE789 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with the Hex Code: 7812CB

This was 6752 with Hebei Rudder & Winglets. Reg B-1366 according to FR24.

Hebei 737 pinging at RNT

Looks like a new 737 NG for Hebei Airlines is pinging on FR24 with Hex Code: 7812CB

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Boeing Holiday Shutdown

Due to Boeing’s holiday shutdown for two weeks starting Dec 22nd. The Renton flight line has seen very limited movement since Dec 23rd. Only 1 new NG rolled out of final assembly and is not yet on the flight line.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Spotted on the Flightline 12/23/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line this morning:


Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: 6755 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • A5: 6753 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
  • A6: Empty
  • A7: 6752 NG with Hebei Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: Empty
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6760 NG with Turkmenistan Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: Empty
  • B3: 6740 MAX with Smartwings Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: 6759 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • B5: 6757 NG with Copa Airlines Rudder
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: Empty
  • D4: Empty
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • D6: 6735 MAX with Tui Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6761 NG with China United Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: 6764 NG with Fuzhou Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • D10: Jet 2 Holidays with G-JZBG Registration
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

New Fuselages arrived

6795
6796 MAX
6797 

Saturday, December 23, 2017

BOE256 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX for Air China departed Renton with the Hex Code: 7812E2

This was Air China 737 MAX with B-1399 as the registration according to FR24.

Friday, December 22, 2017

6755 CSN 1st Engine Start today

Local spotter Chris Edwards sent us a message that a 737 NG with China Southern Rudder, 6755 had its first engine start today. He will send us some pictures shortly.

Spotted on the Flightline 12/22/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line this morning:



Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: 6751 NG with Ryanair Rudder & Winglets (Flew today as BOE115)
  • A5: 6753 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
  • A6: 6754 NG with Xiamen Rudder & Winglets (Flew today as BOE772)
  • A7: 6752 NG with Hebei Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: Air China MAX B-1399
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6760 NG with Turkmenistan Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6755 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6740 MAX with Smartwings Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: 6759 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • B5: 6757 NG with Copa Airlines Rudder
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: Empty
  • D4: flydubai MAX A6-FME (Flew today as BOE006)
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • D6: 6735 MAX with Tui Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6761 NG with China United Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: 6764 NG with Fuzhou Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • D10: Jet 2 Holidays with G-JZBG Registration
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

New Fuselages arrived

6792 MAX
6793
6794 MAX

BOE115 departed RNT

A new 737 NG for RyanAir departed Renton with Hex Code: 4CA683

This was 6751 with RyanAir Rudder & Winglets

BOE772 departed RNT

A new 737 NG for Xiamen Air departed Renton with the Hex Code: 7812BF

This was 6754 with Xiamen Air Rudder & Winglets.

BOE006 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX for Flydubai departed Renton with the Hex Code: 8964D4

This was Flydubai 737 MAX with A6-FME as the registration according to FR24.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

BOE992 departed RNT

A new 737 NG for Southwest departed Renton with Hex Code: ABC012

BOE006 taxi tests

Per spotter Brandon Farris, BOE006 performed taxi tests only and shut down. Currently being towed back to stall.

This was Flydubai 737 MAX A6-FME.

BOE606 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX for China Eastern departed Renton with the Hex Code: 7812F6

This was the China Eastern painted MAX with B-1385 as the registration according to FR24.

BOE681 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX for China Southern departed Renton with the Hex Code: 78130A

This was the China Southern painted MAX with B-1202as the registration according to FR24.

N8560Z pinging at RNT

A new 737 NG for Southwest is pinging on FR24 with Hex Code: ABC012

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

BOE453 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with the Hex Code: 4CA680

This was 6746 with Norwegian Rudder & Winglets.

BOE560 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with theTest Reg N1786B

This was 6745 with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets.

BOE255 departed RNT

Looks like a new 737-8 MAX for Air China departed Renton as BOE255.

Airline: Air China
Aircraft: 737-8 MAX
Registration: B-1393
Serial Number: 60902
Hex Code: 7812DD

BOE502 departed RNT

Looks like a new 737-8 MAX for Aerolineas Argentinas departed Renton as BOE502.

Airline: Aerolineas Argentinas
Aircraft: 737-8 MAX
Registration: LV-GVE
Serial Number: 64208
Hex Code: E07585

Air China 737 MAX pinging

Looks like a new 737-8 MAX for Air China is pinging on FR24.

Airline: Air China
Aircraft: 737-8 MAX
Registration: B-1393
Serial Number: 60902
Hex Code: 7812DD

Aerolineas Argentinas 737 MAX pinging

Looks like a new 737-8 MAX for Aerolineas Argentinas is pinging on FR24.

Airline: Aerolineas Argentinas
Aircraft: 737-8 MAX
Registration: LV-GVE
Serial Number: 64208
Hex Code: E07585

China Eastern MAX B-1385 pinging

Looks like a new 737-8 MAX for China Eastern Airlines is pinging on FR24.

Airline: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft: 737-8 MAX
Registration: B-1385
Serial Number: 61626
Hex Code: 7812F6

BOE202 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton with the Hex Code: 42442A

This was 6748 with Aeroflot Rudder & Winglets.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

New Fuselages arrived

6786 NG
6787 NG
6788 NG
6789 MAX
6792 MAX

Spotted on the Flightline 12/19/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:


Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: China Southern MAX B-1202
  • A5: China Eastern MAX B-1385
  • A6: 6754 NG with Xiamen Rudder & Winglets
  • A7: 6752 NG with Hebei Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: 6717 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
  • A10: Air China MAX B-1399
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6746 NG with Norwegian Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6755 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6748 NG with Aeroflot Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: 6759 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • B5: 6757 NG with Copa Airlines Rudder
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: 6751 NG with Ryanair Rudder & Winglets
  • D4: flydubai MAX A6-FME
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder
  • D6: 6735 MAX with Tui Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: Empty
  • D8: 6745 NG with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets
  • D10: Air China MAX B-1399
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

Monday, December 18, 2017

Air China MAX pinging @ RNT

A new 737 MAX for Air China was seen pinging on FR24 today.

Airline: Air China
Model: Boeing 737-8 MAX
S/N: 60880
Reg: B-1399
Hex:7812E2

Sunday, December 17, 2017

BOE682 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX departed Renton as BOE682 with Hex Code: 78130B

This was China Southern B-1203

BOE415 departed RNT

A new 737 departed Renton as BOE415 with Hex Code: 7812DA

This was 6743 with China Southern Rudder & Winglets.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

3 new Fuselages arrived

6781 NG
6782 NG
6785 MAX

Spotted on the Flightline 12/16/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:


Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: China Southern MAX B-1202
  • A5: China Eastern MAX B-1385
  • A6: 6754 NG with Xiamen Rudder & Winglets
  • A7: 6752 NG with Hebei Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: Empty
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6746 NG with Norwegian Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6755 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6748 NG with Aeroflot Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: China Southern MAX B-1203
  • B5: Empty
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: 6751 NG with Ryanair Rudder & Winglets
  • D4: Air China MAX B-1393
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder & Winglets
  • D6: 6743 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: flydubai MAX A6-FME
  • D8: 6745 NG with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets
  • D10: 6717 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

BOE679 departed RNT

A new 737 MAX for China Southern departed Renton with Hex Code: 781308

Registration was B-1200

BOE298 departed RNT

A new 737 for Fuzhou Airlines departed Renton with Hex Code: 7812AB

Registration is B-1350

BOE506 departed RNT

Japan Transocean Air JA06RK departed Renton as BOE506.

Friday, December 15, 2017

N8701Q pinging @ RNT

Looks like the rework on the 1st 737 MAX test aircraft N8701Q “Spirit of Renton” is nearing completion.

Aeroflot NG pinging at RNT

A new 737 for Aeroflot was seen pinging on FR24 this evening

Airline: Aeroflot
Model: Boeing 737-8LJ
S/N: 41218
Reg: VQ-BHB
Hex: 42442A

BOE614 departed RNT

A new 737 departed Renton as BOE614 using Hex Code: 7812F0

This was 6741 with Suparna Rudder & Winglets

BOE506 taxi tests only

Based on multiple reports from local spotters. Japan Transocean Air JA06RK performed taxi tests only and was parked back into the stall A9.

B1 flight appears delayed or cancelled for today.






BOE613 departed RNT

A new 737 NG departed Renton as BOE613 with Hex Code: 7812E6

This was 6739 with Hainan Rudder & Winglets.


BOE317 departed RNT

A new 737 NG using call sign BOE317 departed RNT using HEX Code: A2DCE1

This was N284AK Alaska Airlines 6733


A MAX for flydubai painted

A new MAX for flydubai wearing registration A6-FME was spotted painted on the flight line this morning.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Spotted on the Flightline 12/14/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:



Stalls A1 through A10
  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: China Southern MAX B-1202
  • A5: China Eastern MAX B-1385
  • A6: China Southern MAX B-1200
  • A7: 6752 NG with Hebei Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Japan Transocean Air Sakura Jimbei JA06RK
  • A10: 6733 NG with Alaska Airlines Rudder & Winglets
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6746 NG with Norwegian Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6739 NG with Hainan Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6748 NG with Aeroflot Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: China Southern MAX B-1203
  • B5: Fuzhou Airlines NG B-1350
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: 6754 NG with Xiamen Rudder & Winglets
  • D4: Air China MAX B-1393
  • D5: 6747 NG with Southwest Rudder & Winglets
  • D6: 6743 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6699 MAX with flydubai Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: 6735 MAX with Tui Winglets
  • D10: 6717 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

BOE104 departed RNT

A new 737MAX departed Renton as BOE104.

This was 6652 with American Airlines Rudder & Winglets.

BOE921 departed RNT

A new 737 departed Renton as BOE921.

This was 6737 with Air China Rudder & Winglets.

BOE591 departed RNT

A new 737 departed Renton as BOE591.

This was 6736 with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets.

Japan Transocean Air pinging on FR24

This morning Japan Transocean Air’s Sakura Jinbei Livery was pinging on FR24.

Airline: Japan Transocean Air
Aircraft: Boeing 737-8Q3
S/N: 61480
Reg: JA06RK
Hex Code: 84183D


Tuesday, December 12, 2017

3rd 737-9 MAX Fuselage onsite

LN6771 was sighted outside the factory and is a 737-9 MAX fuselage.

Spotted on the Flightline 12/12/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:


Stalls A1 through A10

  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: US Navy with 339 on the nose
  • A4: 6652 MAX with American Airlines Rudder
  • A5: China Eastern MAX B-1385
  • A6: China Southern MAX B-1200
  • A7: 6733 NG with Alaska Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: 6736 NG with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6746 NG with Norwegian Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6739 NG with Hainan Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6748 NG with Aeroflot Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: China Southern MAX B-1203
  • B5: Fuzhou Airlines NG B-1350
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: 6690 MAX with Air China Rudder & Winglets
  • D4: Air China MAX B-1393
  • D5: 6737 NG with Air China Rudder & Winglets
  • D6: 6743 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6699 MAX with flydubai Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: Japan Transocean Air Sakura Jimbei JA06RK
  • D10: 6717 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

3 new Fuselages arrived

Local Spotter Chris Edwards tells us he spotted LN6776-78 on tail cars outside the Renton final assembly hall. He also let us know that LN6771 & 6773 were on trolleys to be loaded into final assembly.

6771 MAX
6773 NG

6776 MAX
6777 NG
6778 NG

BOE414 departs Renton

BOE414 departed Renton today with HEX Code 7812DB

This was 6738 with China Southern Rudder & Winglets.

American Airlines MAX pinging @ RNT

A new 737 MAX for American Airlines was seen pinging on FR24 this morning.

Airline: American Airlines
Model: Boeing 737-8 MAX
S/N: 44446
Reg: N308RD
Hex: A33E85

Monday, December 11, 2017

Fuzhou Airlines Spotted painted

Fuzhou Airlines was spotted on the flight line painted wearing B-1350 as the registration.

Thank you to local spotter Brandon Farris for the tip.

JTA Sakura Jimbei 737 engine runs.

Japan Transocean Air Sakura Jimbei JA06RK did engine runs today.

Thanks to a Heads up from Brandon Farris

China Southern MAX pinging

A new 737-8 MAX for China Southern is pinging on FR24. Based on the location on the flight line, this is for CSN B-1200.

Hex Code: 781308

BOE377 departed Renton

BOE377 departed Renton today with HEX Code 48AF01

This was LOT - Polish Airlines 2nd 737-8 MAX SP-LVB according to local spotters watching it depart..

BOE493 departed Renton

BOE493 departed Renton today with HEX Code 780E11

This was 6734 with Ruili Rudder & Winglets.

Hainan Airlines 737NG pinging

Looks like a new 737 NG for Hainan Airlines is pinging on FR24 based on location on the flight line.  LN6737 was spotted in this stall yesterday.

Hex Code: 7812E6

China Eastern MAX pinging

A new 737-8 MAX for China Eastern is pinging on FR24. Based on the location on the flight line, this is for CES B-1385.

Hex Code: 7812F6


A few B1 flights filed this morning

Looks like a few 737’s are scheduled for a B1 flight out of Renton today.

BOE493 & BOE377

Alaska N284AK pinging @ RNT

A new 737 for Alaska Airlines was seen pinging on FR24 this morning.

Airline: Alaska
Model: Boeing 737-990(ER)
S/N: 64152
Reg: N284AK
Hex: A2DCE1


Sunday, December 10, 2017

BOE392 departs Renton

BOE392 departed Renton today with HEX Code 407182

This was 6732 with Jet2 Rudder & Winglets.

Spotted on the Flightline 12/10/2017

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:

Stalls A1 through A10

  • A1: Empty (Storage Spot)
  • A2: Paint Hangar Access
  • A3: 6741 NG with Suparna Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A4: 6652 MAX with American Airlines Rudder
  • A5: China Eastern MAX B-1385
  • A6: China Southern MAX B-1200
  • A7: 6733 NG with Alaska Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • A9: Empty
  • A10: 6732 with Jet2 winglets
Stalls B1 through B5
  • B1: 6738 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • B2: 6739 NG with Hainan Rudder & Winglets
  • B3: 6736 NG with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets
  • B4: China Southern MAX B-1203
  • B5: 6734 NG with Ruili Airlines Rudder & Winglets
Stalls D1 through D10
  • D1: Empty (Construction)
  • D2: Empty (Construction)
  • D3: 6690 MAX with Air China Rudder & Winglets
  • D4: LOT Polish Airlines MAX SP-LVB
  • D5: 6737 NG with Air China Rudder & Winglets
  • D6: 6743 NG with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • D7: 6699 MAX with flydubai Rudder & Winglets
  • D8: Japan Transocean Air Sakura Jimbei JA06RK
  • D10: 6717 MAX with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
BOLD = Painted
Italics = No Engines

Renton Flight Map


2 more B1 flights filed

Looks like BOE502 & BOE392 have filed to depart RNT

BOE257 departs Renton

BOE257 departed Renton today with HEX Code 7812E1

This was 6722 with Air China Winglets

China Eastern MAX spotted painted

This morning a new 737-8 MAX painted in China Eastern livery was spotted on the flight line. It is wearing the registration of B-1385.

Thanks to a tip from local spotter Huy Do for the heads up.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

BOE889 departs Renton

A new 737-900 for Delta departed Renton this evening as BOE889.

Airline: Delta Airlines
Model: Boeing 737-932(ER)
S/N: 62774
Reg: N889DN
Hex: AC3F9C

Delta Airlines N889DN Pinging @ Renton

A new 737-900 for Delta was seen pinging on FR24 today.

Airline: Delta Airlines
Model: Boeing 737-932(ER)
S/N: 62774
Reg: N889DN
Hex: AC3F9C


BOE850 departs Renton

BOE850 departed Renton today with HEX Code 424380

This was 6730 with Aeroflot Rudder

BOE202 departs Renton

BOE202 departed Renton today with HEX Code 4242D6

This was 6727 with Rossiya Winglets

Fuselage's Spotted

The following Fuselage's were spotted outside Factory on Friday.

6769 NG
6770 NG
6771 MAX
6772 NG
6773 NG
6774 NG

Friday, December 8, 2017

Spotted on the Flightline

The following 737's were spotted on the flight line today:

PAINTED
NG's 

  • Japan Transocean Air Sakura Jimbei JA06RK

MAX's
  • China Southern MAX B-1200
  • China Southern MAX B-1203
  • LOT Polish Airlines MAX SP-LVB
P-8

  • US Navy with 339 on the nose
UNPAINTED

NG's

  • 6739 with Hainan Rudder & Winglets
  • 6727 with Rossiya Winglets
  • 6736 with China Eastern Rudder & Winglets
  • 6733 with Alaska Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • 6728 with Delta Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • 6730 with Aeroflot Rudder
  • 6734 with Ruili Airlines Rudder & Winglets
  • 6738 with China Southern Rudder & Winglets
  • 6737 with Air China Rudder & Winglets
  • 6732 with Jet2 winglets

MAX's

  • 6722 with Air China Winglets
  • 6686 with China Southern Winglets (No Engines)
  • 6652 with American Airlines Rudder
  • 6740 with Shanghai Rudder & Winglets (No Engines)
  • 6717 with Aerolineas Argentinas Rudder & Winglets
  • 6699 with flydubai Rudder & Winglets

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Fuselage's Spotted

The following Fuselage's were spotted outside Factory on Tuesday.

6765 NG
6766 NG
6767 MAX
6768 NG