Boeing wins FAA approval for largest 737 Max jet

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Boeing has received FAA certification for its 737-10, the largest model in its 737 Max family.

Boeing has received FAA certification for the 737-10, its largest 737 Max jet, after nearly a decade of development and years of delays. The certification allows Boeing to sell the aircraft to domestic and foreign carriers. More than 30 customers worldwide have already ordered 1,555 of the planes.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the certification followed extensive safety reviews and thousands of hours of test flights. Stephanie Pope, president and chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, described the aircraft as offering 'greater capacity, longer range and the best seat economics in its class'. The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers and has a range of up to 5,740 kilometres. Boeing stated that, like other 737 Max jets, the aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by 20 per cent.

The certification marks another milestone for Boeing as it seeks to restore its reputation and financial position after years of safety, quality and production challenges.

How it is being reported

• Aviation giant Boeing granted certification for 737-10Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 03:02
• Aviation giant Boeing granted certification for 737-10Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 03:02

In this story: Boeing · Federal Aviation Administration · United States · Stephanie Pope · Sean Duffy

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