FAA may certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 as early as next week

The FAA could certify Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 as early as next week following a Type‑Certification Board meeting on Friday.

Boeing completed the MAX 10’s final planned certification flight in July after 976 flights and more than 2,060 flight hours, covering landing gear, braking systems, engine anti‑ice modifications and an enhanced angle‑of‑attack system. Certification was briefly interrupted in late September when the FAA identified a software issue that could affect automated navigation during certain missed‑approach procedures, but a review board determined the problem did not present a safety concern because pilots retain full control, allowing certification work to continue while Boeing develops a permanent update. The FAA certified the MAX 7 in August after an extended review, and Boeing has already begun producing MAX 10 aircraft, targeting initial customer deliveries in 2027.