Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 aircraft gets a low-key unveiling

Boeing unveiled its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft Tuesday morning in Seattle.

While the plane — the first of a more efficient single-aisle family — is important for the aircraft manufacturer, Tuesday's event was for employees and suppliers only. That's in somewhat striking contrast to the celebration and fanfare new aircraft often receive.

Here she is! We’re proud to debut the very first #737MAX https://t.co/M6Z0nzNEgu #Boeing pic.twitter.com/4gsFzRvmJT

— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) December 8, 2015

Coming soon, the high tech LEAP-1B engines that bring max fuel savingshttps://t.co/NWm4RysclR #737MAX #Boeing pic.twitter.com/n1oh1OjEUy

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