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737-10 Certification Milestone

BOEING CO · 2026-10-21 · Importance 71 · Surprise 60

The FAA approved Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for passenger service on October 21, 2026, after nearly a decade of development and certification work. The approval clears the way for deliveries beginning in 2027. Boeing has 1,555 MAX 10 aircraft ordered, representing more than 30% of its outstanding MAX orders. The aircraft can seat up to 230 passengers and competes with Airbus’s A321neo; all four 737 MAX variants are now FAA-approved.

Key facts

• The Boeing 737 Max 10 is expected to begin deliveries in 2027. source
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Boeing 737 Max 10 for passenger service. source
• The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 10, allowing the largest variant of Boeing's bestselling model to enter commercial service. source
• The Boeing 737 Max 10 can seat up to 210 passengers. source
• Over 70% of the 737 Max 10 airframe is constructed at Boeing Wichita. source