Boeing's largest 737 MAX jet wins FAA certification, clearing way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered planes

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   Boeing's 737 MAX 10 wins FAA certification

   The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's 737 MAX 10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family, clearing the way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered planes. The certification was announced on October 25, 2026, after years of delays. Boeing's 737 MAX 10 offers the best cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane in the market today.

   Why it matters

   The FAA certification of the 737 MAX 10 is a significant milestone for Boeing, marking the completion of the 737 MAX family. The 737 MAX 10 has a maximum seating configuration of 230 passengers and offers 365 nautical miles more range than competitors without auxiliary fuel tanks. This certification is crucial for Boeing to deliver the airplane to its customers.

   What is confirmed

   • The FAA certified the Boeing 737-10 on October 20, 2026.
   • The 737-10 offers the best cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane in the market today.
   • The 737 MAX 10 has 1,555 orders from more than 30 customers.
   • The certification program included nearly 1,000 total test flights and extensive safety assessments and design reviews.

   What to watch next

   • Boeing's delivery timeline for the 737 MAX 10
   • Airlines' plans to integrate the 737 MAX 10 into their fleets
   • The impact of the certification on Boeing's stock and market performance
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   1. Reuters — US set to announce certification of Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, sources say
   2. CNBC — Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays
   3. The New York Times — Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval
   4. Reuters — FAA certifies Boeing's 737 MAX 10, clearing way for deliveries
   5. KOMO — U.S. Transportation Secretary at Boeing’s Everett plant to announce 737 MAX approval
   6. NPR — FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
   7. Fox Business — Boeing's largest 737 MAX jet wins FAA certification, clearing way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered planes
   8. Barron's — Boeing Finally Gets FAA Approval for Its 737 Max 10 Jet. This Is Big.
   9. The Business Journals — Alaska Air outlines big plans after certification of Boeing Max 10
   10. Yahoo Finance — Six Years Late, Boeing's Biggest 737 MAX May Finally Be Cleared for Takeoff
   11. www.boeing.com — FAA certifies Boeing 737-10
   12. WSJ — Boeing’s Last 737 MAX Jet Gets Approval to Carry Passengers
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