FAA Certifies Boeing 737 Max 10 After Years of Delays
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday, clearing the largest model in the 737 Max family after years of delays, according to the Associated Press and France 24.
The approval followed a key regulatory review meeting, Quartz reported. Reuters had earlier reported that U.S. authorities were preparing to announce certification Tuesday, while Leeham News said Boeing had hoped to secure approval ahead of its earnings report.
France 24 said the certification came after nearly a decade of delays and that deliveries are expected to start in 2027. Ryanair had previously said it was optimistic certification would be completed in October, according to the Miami Herald.
The Jerusalem Post reported that approval was proceeding despite a software glitch and said some airlines might refuse delivery.