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737 MAX 10 Certification

BOEING CO · 2026-10-21 · Importance 71 · Surprise 60 · In source text

The FAA approved Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for passenger service after extensive safety reviews and nearly 1,000 test flights. The certification clears the way for deliveries beginning in 2027 and releases 1,555 ordered aircraft, representing more than 30% of Boeing’s outstanding MAX orders. The largest 737 MAX variant can seat up to 230 passengers and is designed to compete directly with Airbus’s A321neo. The approval completes FAA certification of all four 737 MAX variants.

Key facts

• The Boeing 737 MAX 10 has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, paving the way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered planes. source
• Boeing Co. is expected to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification for its long-delayed 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday. source
• The MAX 10 accounts for over 30% of Boeing's outstanding MAX orders. source
• The certification followed extensive safety reviews and testing, including nearly 1,000 test flights and various safety enhancements. source
• The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is designed to seat up to 230 passengers. source

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