FAA Grants Certification for Boeing 737 MAX-10

EVERETT, Wash. — The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday that it has certified Boeing's 737 MAX-10 following years of review, allowing production to proceed and enabling deliveries to domestic and international airlines.

To formalize the approval, the FAA issued an amended type certificate confirming the aircraft meets all applicable design and safety requirements, alongside an updated Production Limitation Record authorizing its production.

Prior to certification, the agency required the MAX-10 to integrate safety improvements aligned with the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act and recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board. These modifications include updates to the flight-control system featuring an enhanced angle of attack sensor, which measures airplane pitch.

According to the FAA, the certification decision came after extensive safety reviews that included thousands of hours of test flights. The agency stated that the aircraft features new safety mechanisms and reduced fuel consumption.

"The FAA’s decision follows a thorough review of the aircraft’s design and safety requirements," FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said, adding that the regulator will continue to hold Boeing to safety standards as production begins.

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