Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays
The approval ends years of delays and lets airlines begin deliveries of a jet that can carry up to 230 passengers.
- The Federal Aviation Administration signed off on the Boeing 737 Max 10 on Tuesday, marking the final jet in the best-selling family to receive government approval after years of delays.
- Increased scrutiny following Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 delayed certification, while engineering changes to engine anti-icing systems and a navigation system glitch also required federal review.
- CEO Kelly Ortberg said at a Morgan Stanley conference on Sept. 16 that orders make up about 30% of Boeing's backlog, as the manufacturer ramps up production of Maxes and Dreamliners in Everett, Washington.
- Alaska Airlines plans lie-flat seats on some Max 10s, though United CEO Scott Kirby noted seats intended for the aircraft remain in storage, while American Airlines and Delta Air Lines await deliveries.
- Airlines can soon begin flying passengers, though carriers require months to adjust schedules. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated, "We will continue to hold Boeing to the highest safety standards.
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Only a few weeks ago, a new software error at Boeing's 737 MAX 10 threatened to thwart the aircraft builder's plans. But now the way is clear for delivery. The model type brought the company into its heaviest crisis.
Boeing's 737-10 Receives FAA Certification, Deliveries Expected to Begin in Coming Months
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's largest 737 MAX aircraft, the 737-10, clearing the way for the aerospace manufacturer to begin deliveries in the coming months. World News | Boeing's 737-10 Receives FAA Certification, Deliveries Expected to Begin in Coming Months.
Boeings 737-10 receives FAA certification, deliveries expected to begin in coming months - The Tribune
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's largest 737 MAX aircraft, the 737-10, clearing the way for the aerospace manufacturer to begin deliveries in the coming months.
After many years of delay, Boeing received approval for the largest variant of its important model 737 Max. US aviation inspectorate FAA gave the green light – after a new problem had appeared at the end of September. The authority wanted to check a newly announced software error before certification. However, it was not classified as an obstacle.
Presented in 2017, the largest model in the 737 MAX family received the US regulator's green light after several delays, including a suspension at the end of September due to a software bug.Its deliveries are scheduled for 2027The 737 MAX 10, the largest model of this family of aircraft presented by Boeing fifteen years ago, finally obtained its certification by the FAA air regulator, to the great relief of the aircraftman who has to bail out hi…
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