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Boeing 737 MAX 10 Finally Certified by FAA
21 Oct
Summary
- FAA grants final approval for the Boeing 737 MAX 10.
- The MAX 10 is crucial for Boeing's financial recovery.
- Deliveries of the MAX 10 are expected to begin early next year.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted final approval for the Boeing 737 MAX 10, a significant milestone for the aerospace giant. This certification clears the way for deliveries of the largest version of Boeing's best-selling airplane, which had faced a lengthy certification process.
The MAX 10 is considered a major driver for Boeing's ongoing financial recovery. The aircraft is essential in Boeing's competition with Airbus in the single-aisle jetliner market. Airlines have placed orders for more than 1,550 MAX 10s, representing a substantial portion of Boeing's existing backlog.
Certification from Transport Canada and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is anticipated within a couple of months. Following these approvals, Boeing plans to deliver the first 737 MAX 10 to WestJet in early 2027. The MAX 10 can accommodate up to 230 passengers.
Boeing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny following two fatal MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019, and a mid-air cabin panel blowout in January 2024. Despite these challenges and previous issues with engine anti-ice systems and navigation software, the FAA determined the MAX 10 meets safety standards.
Some of the FAA's 737 MAX certification team will now focus on the 777-9 program, which is also experiencing schedule delays. Boeing expects the 777-9 to receive certification and begin deliveries in 2027.
