Fastrack · Boeing's Largest 737 Max Set for Certification, Sources Say

The Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing's 737 Max 10 on Tuesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced it during a visit to Boeing's Everett, Washington, plant.

230 seats maximum; the jet debuted at the 2017 Paris air show.
2020 was the original target for the jet to start flying.
Weeks earlier, officials ruled a navigation glitch was not a safety-of-flight issue.
Required fixes included changes to the engines' anti-icing system.

Why it matters: The approval completes Boeing's four-model 737 Max lineup and supports its financial recovery. Customers pay most of a plane's price on delivery.

Customers include Alaska, American, United and Delta.
Lower fuel burn appeals to airlines hit by jet fuel costs during the U.S. war with Iran.

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Center coverage, 7 sources: The center frames the approval as a business milestone for Boeing's recovery, its order backlog and airline fleet plans.

CNBC4hBoeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays CTV News7hU.S. certifying Boeing’s largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says Reuters3hFAA certifies Boeing's 737 MAX 10, clearing way for deliveries Associated Press7hUS certifying Boeing’s largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says Financial Times2hBoeing wins approval for Max 10 jet in boost for turnaround efforts France 242hUS regulators certify Boeing 737 Max 10 after years of delay PBS NewsHour1hFAA approves Boeing's 737 Max 10 for passenger service

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames the approval against Boeing's safety record, including the 346 deaths in two Max 8 crashes and the FAA's recent easing of restrictions.

The Independent5hBoeing 737 Max 10 to finally be approved for US flights after years of safety concerns The Boston Globe7hUS certifying Boeing’s largest 737 Max, reports say

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New York Post50mBoeing’s 737 Max 10 approved for passenger service after years of delays: FAA says Newsmax6hUS to Certify Boeing's 737 Max After Years of Delays

What’s next: Boeing has said it expects to make first Max 10 deliveries in 2027.

Alaska Airlines plans lie-flat seats on some Max 10s.
United CEO Scott Kirby said seats bought for the delayed jet sit in a warehouse.
How will the FAA's July decision to let Boeing again certify its own 737 Max and 787 planes affect oversight?
Will the Max 10 win airline orders from Airbus's larger, longer-range A321neo?