US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is expected to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted airworthiness certification to the Boeing 737 MAX 10. The announcement is scheduled to take place during a visit to the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington.
The 737 MAX 10 is a key component of Boeing's production strategy, with nearly 1,500 units already ordered by major carriers including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. These orders represent approximately 30% of Boeing's total undelivered 737 backlog.
The certification process for the MAX 10 faced significant delays following fatal accidents involving the MAX 8 in 2018 and 2019, as well as a cabin panel blowout on a MAX 9 in January 2024. Technical issues, including a 2023 engine anti-ice system problem and a navigation software glitch identified in September, further complicated the timeline.
Boeing continues to work on the certification of the 777-9, the largest model in its current lineup. This program is currently six years behind its original schedule, with the company now targeting completion and the start of deliveries by 2027.
