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US set to announce certification of Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, sources say

Federal Aviation Administration officials signed the official certification documents for the 737-10, marking the final regulatory hurdle for the largest member of the 737 MAX family. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy handed over the Amended Type Certificate and Production Certificate 700 to Boeing during a ceremony in Everett, Washington. The aircraft offers the best cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane on the market today and is designed to give operators more capacity while keeping fleet maintenance costs low through shared MAX parts and operational flexibility.

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  • ✓ U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officials signed the official certification documents for the 737-10 on October 20, 2026.
  • ✓ U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially handed over the Amended Type Certificate and Production Certificate 700 to Boeing during a ceremony in Everett, Washington.
  • ✓ The 737 Max 10 was originally set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officials signed the official certification documents for the 737-10, and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy handed over the certification documents to Boeing during a ceremony in Everett, Washington.

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  1. FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 After Years of Delays

    Federal Aviation Administration officials signed the official certification documents for the 737-10, marking the final regulatory hurdle for the largest member of the 737 MAX family. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy handed over the Amended Type Certificate and Production Certificate 700 to Boeing during a ceremony in Everett, Washington. The aircraft offers the best cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane on the market today and is designed to give operators more capacity while keeping fleet maintenance costs low through shared MAX parts and operational flexibility.

    Why it matters

    The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was originally set to start flying in 2020. Increased regulatory scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification following earlier safety crises involving the MAX family. The approval clears the way for the plane to reach operators, although some airlines may face decisions regarding delivery.

    What is confirmed

    • U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officials signed the official certification documents for the 737-10 on October 20, 2026.
    • U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially handed over the Amended Type Certificate and Production Certificate 700 to Boeing during a ceremony in Everett, Washington.
    • The 737 Max 10 was originally set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Airlines may refuse delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 despite certification due to a software glitch.

    What to watch next

    • Airline delivery acceptances and schedule announcements
    • Boeing earnings reports and investor responses to the certification
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Reuters — US set to announce certification of Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, sources say
    2. Yahoo Finance — Should FAA Approval Nears Require Action From Boeing (BA) Investors?
    3. The Jerusalem Post — Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report
    4. Leeham News — Boeing Hoping to Secure 737 Max 10 Certification Ahead of Earnings
    5. Quartz — Boeing's 737 Max 10 is nearing FAA certification after a key review meeting
    6. Miami Herald — Ryanair optimistic Boeing MAX 10 certification will be done in October
    7. www.cnbc.com — Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays
    8. www.boeing.com — FAA certifies Boeing 737-10
    9. www.yahoo.com — US set to announce certification of Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday ...
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