Pilot Maien Uilli lands Boeing 737 MAX 8 in his hometown of Cruzeiro do Sul

Maien Uilli, a pilot from Acre, achieved a professional milestone by landing a Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Cruzeiro do Sul International Airport, his hometown.

Serving as a First Officer for GOL Linhas Aéreas, Uilli returned to his birthplace not as a passenger, but as part of the technical flight crew. The event, which gained attention on social media via the Aviação Acreana profile, marked the culmination of his career training, including his certifications as a Commercial Pilot and his type rating for the Boeing 737. The flight involved the advanced narrow-body aircraft equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines.