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Boeing 737 MAX 10 gets US approval after six years
US regulators approve Boeing's 737 MAX 10 after six years of delays.
In brief
US regulators approve Boeing's 737 MAX 10 after six years of delays. US aviation regulators cleared Boeing's 737 MAX 10 for production after six years of delays, aiming for 2027 deliveries to boost financial recovery. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
US approves Boeing 737 MAX 10
US aviation regulators granted final approval for Boeing's 737 MAX 10 after six years of delays.
Certification follows safety scrutiny
The FAA confirmed the aircraft meets all design and safety requirements after extensive testing.
Boeing targets 2027 deliveries
Boeing plans to start 737 MAX 10 deliveries in 2027 to improve financial performance.
Previous MAX crashes led to delays
US regulators heavily scrutinized Boeing's designs after two MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
2024 Alaska Airlines incident slowed process
A near-catastrophic January 2024 Alaska Airlines flight delayed certification further.
Boeing's new production line
Boeing opened a new MAX production line in Everett, Washington, in January 2026.
US needs faster certification
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the US must certify aircraft more quickly than European regulators.
Boeing aims for 52 monthly MAX planes
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg expects to increase MAX production to 52 planes per month by 2027.
At a glance
US aviation regulators cleared Boeing's 737 MAX 10 for production after six years of delays, aiming for 2027 deliveries to boost financial recovery.
