The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing's 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, after delays linked to earlier crashes and safety issues. The approval clears the way for deliveries to airlines including United, American and Delta.
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01Summary
- 01The FAA approved the 737 Max 10 on Tuesday after years of delay, following a review of a navigation system glitch that was not deemed a safety issue.
- 02The Max 10 can seat up to 230 passengers and was originally due to begin flying in 2020, but was held up by scrutiny after two Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.
- 03Engineering changes were required, including to an anti-icing system for the engines.
- 04Customers include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, and the Max 10 accounts for about 30% of Boeing’s Max backlog.
- 05The FAA approved the smallest Max model, the Max 7, in early August.
02Why it matters
The certification of Boeing's largest single-aisle jet allows airlines to finally take deliveries and begin introducing the aircraft into their fleets, which may affect capacity and route planning. It also marks a step in Boeing’s recovery as it ramps up production of its best-selling narrowbody family.
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