Federal Aviation Administration has granted certification to Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant, the 737 MAX 10, a critical step toward delivering the 1,555 aircraft ordered to date—representing a third of the program’s remaining backlog. The certification, announced Tuesday following extensive regulatory and safety reviews, removes a pivotal hurdle for Boeing as it prepares to fulfill orders in the coming months.
The aircraft has secured commitments from over 30 global customers, positioning the MAX 10 as a cornerstone of Boeing’s commercial aviation pipeline. This approval also marks the culmination of a comprehensive recertification process for the 737 MAX family, which has accumulated 7,350 total orders with nearly 2,500 deliveries through September 2026.
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, emphasized the aircraft’s capabilities: “The 737-10 delivers greater capacity, extended range, and unmatched seat efficiency in its category, creating substantial value and growth opportunities for airline partners worldwide.”
The MAX 10, Boeing’s largest single-aisle jet, accommodates up to 230 passengers with typical configurations ranging from 185 to 210 across two-class layouts. It offers a maximum range of 3,100 nautical miles. Certification followed nearly 1,000 test flights, over 2,000 flight hours, and 1,000 hours of ground testing, incorporating advanced safety features like an updated flight-control system and improved angle-of-attack sensors now standard across the MAX lineup.
According to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, the certification affirms Boeing’s compliance with rigorous safety protocols: “We will continue to hold Boeing to the highest standards as production of the 737 MAX-10 commences.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the broader economic impact, stating, “This achievement underscores American manufacturing’s leadership in the global aviation sector.”
The 737 MAX 10 joins the FAA-certified MAX 7 and MAX 8 variants, completing Boeing’s single-aisle MAX family oversight by U.S. regulators.