Side-by-side comparison of Boeing 777-9 and the 737 Max 7 and 10 shows the sheer scale of the aircraft

A photo online has aviation fans buzzing: the Boeing 777-9 parked next to the 737 Max 7 and 10, showing the massive difference in scale between the planes.

In the image, the 777-9 looks absolutely colossal, while the smaller 737 variants appear almost toy-like in comparison.

The shot was first shared on Reddit and quickly spread across aviation communities, with many marveling at just how imposing the world’s largest twin-engine jet really is.

For perspective, the wingspan of the 777-9 alone eclipses the entire length of a 737 Max 7.

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The 777-9’s wingspan is wider than an NFL football field

The 777-9 is Boeing’s newest flagship, a stretched and re-winged evolution of the popular 777 family.

Designed to compete with Airbus’s A350-1000, it is the first commercial aircraft to boast folding wingtips to fit into standard airport gates.

It has a cabin capable of seating well over 400 passengers, and a wingspan measuring a staggering 235 feet when fully extended.

To put that in context: that’s wider than an NFL football field, and you could park about 25 family sedans bumper-to-bumper beneath those wings.

In contrast, the 737 Max 7 and 10 are the smallest and largest members of Boeing’s narrowbody family.

They are designed for short to medium-haul routes, with capacities ranging from around 138 to 230 passengers.

Side by side, the difference makes the 737s look like regional shuttles compared to a flying cruise ship.

Boeing is facing regulatory hurdles

Of course, both the Boeing 777-9 and the 737 Max family have faced their share of delays and scrutiny.

The 777X program, which includes the 777-9, was initially expected to enter service in 2020.

Instead, issues with certification and the impact of the pandemic have pushed deliveries back several times.

The Boeing 777-9 continues to go through extreme tests to gain the necessary safety certification.

So the first passenger flights are not expected until 2026 at the earliest.

Boeing has had to carefully navigate regulatory hurdles as authorities demand more thorough testing after the troubles with the Max.

Speaking of the Max, the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 remain uncertified as well, with regulators requiring further design updates and safety assurances before granting the green light.

This has frustrated airline customers eager to expand their fleets, though Boeing insists progress is being made.

While paperwork and testing may drag on, the photo of these airplanes side by side is a reminder that scale in the skies can be jaw-dropping.

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