Boeing secured Federal Aviation Administration approval for the 737 Max 10 on Tuesday, ending a six-year certification delay. The largest variant of the 737 Max family clears the way for Boeing to reclaim ground against European rival Airbus, which has dominated narrow-body jet sales in recent years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hailed the approval as a major win for American manufacturing and global aviation leadership.
The Max 10, with 1,550 orders representing over 30% of Boeing’s outstanding Max orders, is positioned to meet rising global travel demand as airlines favor larger aircraft to manage airport congestion. The certification follows extensive safety retrofits and redesigns, including the engine anti-icing system, in response to past setbacks including the 2018-2019 Max 8 crashes and a 2024 Max 9 panel failure. Boeing completed 976 test flights to secure approval, with first deliveries expected in coming months.
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Ryanair are among major buyers. Boeing trails Airbus in narrow-body jets, with 8,200 in service versus Airbus’s 10,200, according to Cirium.
Source: New York Times Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing