Washington, DC, October 20 – The United States is set to announce Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, sources indicate. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce the approval of this larger variant of Boeing’s best-selling 737 MAX during a visit to Washington State. The decision follows a key Type Certification Board safety review completed last Friday, clearing a final hurdle for the program.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification overcame a navigation software glitch that the FAA reviewed on October 2 and determined posed no safety concern. Flight testing concluded in July after 976 flights and more than 2,060 flight hours. Airlines hold nearly 1,500 orders for the Boeing 737 MAX 10, about 30 percent of the 737 backlog, showing strong demand.
Secretary Duffy will visit a Boeing factory in Everett, Washington, on Tuesday to highlight the FAA certification. This milestone supports Boeing’s recovery and production goals. The higher-capacity aircraft targets first deliveries in 2027 to United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Ryanair.
The Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification completes the MAX family approvals and strengthens Boeing’s narrowbody market position. It enables deliveries that bolster financial recovery from the order book. The FAA prioritizes safety in certification.