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Boeing MAX 10 FAA Certification Finalized
FAA certifies Boeing’s largest MAX variant after years of safety reviews and regulatory hurdles.
In brief
FAA certifies Boeing’s largest MAX variant after years of safety reviews and regulatory hurdles. The FAA granted Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 certification, enabling production and airline deliveries after addressing safety concerns from past crashes. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
FAA Certifies Boeing MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing’s largest MAX variant, the 737 MAX 10, after years of manufacturing and regulatory hurdles.
Certification Enables Deliveries
This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin delivering the MAX 10 to customers and brings airlines closer to flying passengers on the newest aircraft.
Milestone for Boeing Recovery
The certification marks a key milestone for Boeing’s recovery from several tumultuous years following the 737 MAX crashes.
FAA Requires Safety Improvements
Before certification, the FAA required Boeing to incorporate key improvements to address safety legislation from the two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Enhanced Angle-of-Attack Sensor
The aircraft’s flight control system includes an enhanced angle-of-attack sensor to prevent erroneous readings that caused the 2018 and 2019 crashes.
Alaska Airlines Orders MAX 10s
Alaska Airlines ordered 105 MAX 10 aircraft with options for 35 more, marking the largest order in Boeing’s history.
First MAX 10 Deliveries in 2027
Alaska expects its first MAX 10 delivery in the second quarter of 2027, with new lie-flat suites for passengers.
MAX 10 Specifications
The MAX 10 carries 185 to 210 passengers, flies up to 3,100 nautical miles, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 197,900 pounds.
Boeing Assembles MAX 10s
Boeing will assemble the MAX 10 in Renton and on its newest MAX assembly line in Everett, which can hold more MAX 10s than other lines.
The one thing
The FAA granted Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 certification, enabling production and airline deliveries after addressing safety concerns from past crashes.
