The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10, granting both the amended type certificate and the amended production certificate for the largest MAX variant, Boeing said on Tuesday. United Airlines is the launch customer and expects its first delivery in early 2027, and Boeing said it holds orders and commitments for more than 1,000 of the jets; CNBC reported the type makes up about 30 percent of the total MAX backlog. The MAX 10’s certification had slipped years behind its original schedule, and the approval is the second MAX variant clearance this year after the smaller MAX 7.
FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, clearing first deliveries
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification to Boeing's 737 MAX 10, the largest member of the MAX family, along with an amended production certificate, clearing the jet for first deliveries after a certification process that ran years behind schedule.
Why it matters: Certification unlocks a backlog of more than 1,000 MAX 10 orders and commitments and lets Boeing compete again at the top of the single-aisle market, where Airbus's A321neo has taken the orders the delayed jet was built to contest.
Data as of Boeing announcement and CNBC report, October 20, 2026, both read in full. United Airlines is the launch customer, with first delivery expected in early 2027. Developing item.
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- U.S. FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, largest member of 737 MAX family - Boeing - 2026-10-20
- Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays - CNBC - 2026-10-20