# Boeing MAX 10 FAA Certification Finalized

> FAA certifies Boeing’s largest MAX variant after years of safety reviews and regulatory hurdles.
- Title: Boeing MAX 10 FAA Certification Finalized · Seattletimes
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The FAA granted Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 certification, enabling production and airline deliveries after addressing safety concerns from past crashes.