Boeing designed these winglets specifically for the Boeing 737 MAX. The company says it used "detailed design, surface materials and coatings that enable laminar — or smoother —airflow over the winglet." It should be noted that the winglets have not played a part in the two fatal crashes that have led to the ongoing global grounding of the The China Eastern plane that crashed was a Boeing 737-800. The model is a narrow-body jet that has a maximum range of over 3,000 miles, but is commonly used on shorter routes. Share full article The Boeing 737-800 and its next-generation counterpart, the MAX series, are the third and fourth generations of the American manufacturer’s popular short-haul airliner. The latter has the latest technology, exemplary fuel efficiency, and more advanced construction than its predecessors. However, there are serious questions concerning the safety of the type. So how exactly do the … qBpQ.