The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to grant airworthiness certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 10. The announcement follows the completion of the Type Certification Board review process, which took place last Friday.
The 737 MAX 10 is the largest variant in the 737 series, with nearly 1,500 units currently on order. These orders represent approximately 30% of Boeing's total backlog for the 737 family. Key customers include United Airlines with 167 confirmed orders, Ryanair with 150 orders and 150 options, and Alaska Airlines with 105 orders.
Boeing has faced significant delays in the certification process due to technical and regulatory challenges. Issues included engine anti-ice system problems in 2023 and anomalies in navigation software versions U14 and U14.1 identified in September 2026.
To support production, Boeing opened a new assembly line in Everett in July 2026, which is intended to focus on the MAX 10 once certification is finalized. Meanwhile, the company continues to work on the 777-9 certification, which is currently delayed by approximately six years with a target completion date set for 2027.
