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737 MAX 7 Certification

BOEING CO · 2026-08-04 · Importance 44 · Surprise 60

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an amended type certificate for Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 on August 3, 2026, clearing the aircraft for commercial service after years of delay. Certification followed heightened federal requirements enacted after the 2018 and 2019 MAX crashes and additional scrutiny after the 2024 Alaska Airlines incident. The approval enables Boeing to begin deliveries, including approximately 30 completed aircraft, although reporting indicates the first MAX 7 deliveries are expected in 2027 and Southwest Airlines is the launch customer.

Key facts

• The FAA issued an amended type certificate for the 737 MAX 7 on Monday, clearing the smallest MAX for commercial service. source
• US regulators have certified Boeing's 737 MAX 7, clearing the way for deliveries more than eight years after its maiden flight and enabling deliveries to launch customer Southwest Airlines expected in the coming months. source
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's 737 “MAX 7” jetliner for service. source