FAA clears 737 MAX 10 certification, airlines request earlier software version
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- The Federal Aviation Administration approved certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 after finding no safety concern, confirming that pilots retain full control and receive clear, unambiguous indications. Boeing will issue a bulletin explaining how to recognize and respond to the scenario. United and Southwest have asked not to receive new MAX aircraft equipped with software versions U14 or U14.1, preferring to stay on the previous version U13.
- Boeing has accumulated 1,533 firm orders for the MAX 10, representing about 31% of its undelivered 737 fleet, underscoring the model's commercial significance. The FAA clearance and the airlines' software preferences highlight operational considerations for carriers planning to integrate the new variant into their fleets.
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