U.S. FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, largest member of 737 MAX family
Key Highlights
- ➤FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, clearing deliveries in coming months
- ➤737-10 orders reach 1,555 airplanes from more than 30 customers
- ➤737-10 accommodates up to 230 passengers in maximum seating configuration
- ➤Certification program included nearly 1,000 test flights and extensive safety reviews
- ➤737 MAX orders total 7,350, with nearly 2,500 delivered through September 2026
Expert Statements
Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“Completing the certification program clears the path for us to deliver a Boeing airplane that will set a new standard in commercial aviation. The 737-10 offers greater capacity, longer range and the best seat economics in its class, a platform that will create more value and opportunities for airlines around the world.”
Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“We are also delighted to complete the 737 MAX family and provide our customers the most-efficient and flexible single-aisle airplane portfolio in the industry.”
Chris Payne, Vice president and general manager of 737 Airplane Development Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“Our flight test team ran a disciplined, methodical campaign to validate every system. That rigor gives us confidence as we move toward deliveries.”
Chris Payne, Vice president and general manager of 737 Airplane Development Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“I'm incredibly proud of the entire team for their focus and professionalism.”
U.S. FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, largest member of 737 MAX family PR Newswire
* Certification program included nearly 1,000 total test flights and extensive safety assessments and design reviews. * Regulatory approval clears Boeing to deliver a single-aisle jet with the best seat economics and safety enhancements. EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today certified the newest and largest Boeing 737 MAX airplane, the 737-10, clearing the way for Boeing [NYSE: BA] to begin delivering the airplane in the coming months.
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