When it launched in 2016, the 737 Max was U.S. jet-maker Boeing's best weapon in the war for market share with European rival Airbus. The 737 Max boasts wider engine fans than its predecessor, which Boeing says helps make it 8 per cent more fuel efficient. (Neil Joyes/CBC)The Max jets boast engine fans that are eight inches (20.3 centimetres) wider than the previous model. A growing list of countries have grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 following a crash that killed 157 people, including 18 Canadians. The 737 is the most popular commercial jetliner of all time, and Boeing has seen strong demand for the latest iteration, the 737 Max.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2019 07:52 UTC