The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10, the largest variant in the popular 737 MAX family, approving it for commercial passenger service.
With the signing of final regulatory documents by FAA officials, the last administrative hurdle before the aircraft enters airline operation has been cleared. The certification grants the aircraft standard operational and landing privileges at airports worldwide.
Nine Years of Development and Safety Reviews
Bringing the new variant to market took approximately nine years of development and certification work. The extended timeline stemmed from heightened regulatory scrutiny following the 737 MAX accidents in 2018 and 2019, alongside technical revisions to the flight-crew alerting system and engine anti-ice systems.
As part of the evaluation program, the aircraft completed roughly 1,000 flights totaling more than 2,000 flight hours, as well as 1,000 hours of ground testing.
Strong Commercial Demand
According to Boeing, the company currently holds 1,555 firm orders and commitments for the 737-10 model from more than 30 airline and leasing customers around the globe.
