FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 After Prolonged Delays
In a pivotal development for commercial aviation, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10, the most advanced and largest variant of the 737 MAX family. This certification paves the way for deliveries in the upcoming months.
The amended type certificate was handed over to Boeing officials on October 20, 2026, in a ceremony held in Everett, Washington. The event was graced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The certification process, which took over five years, included 976 test flights and exceeded 2,060 flight hours. The FAA mandated Boeing to incorporate crucial safety enhancements, such as an improved angle-of-attack sensor, prior to granting approval.
The 737 MAX 10 has the capacity to accommodate 185 to 210 passengers in a standard two-class configuration, with a maximum seating capacity of up to 230. It boasts a range of up to 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km). According to Boeing, it offers the lowest per-seat operating costs among all single-aisle jets currently in service, and contributes to a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to its predecessors.
With 1,555 orders from over 30 customers, accounting for more than 30% of Boeing’s pending MAX orders, the MAX 10 rounds out the complete four-variant MAX lineup. This follows the MAX 7’s FAA certification in August 2026.
“Completing the certification program clears the path for us to deliver a Boeing airplane that will set a new standard in commercial aviation,” stated Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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