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Boeing Eyes 2026 MAX 7 Approval, 200-Jet China Deal Unconfirmed

7/21/2026

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Ortberg Delays Rollout

CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing has begun work on an airplane but is not ready to proceed.
He said Boeing is funding trade studies, improving finances, delivering 777X, boosting reliability, and expects Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the 737 MAX 7 by late July 2026 and the MAX 10 after.
In May 2026, President Donald Trump announced Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, which Boeing declined to comment on.

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Boeing Regains Certification

Boeing regained FAA authority to issue airworthiness certificates, lost in 2019 after two fatal crashes.
Boeing opened a new North Line at Everett for 737 MAX 10.
The 797 will use a modular airframe configurable for capacities.
Its design aims to boost commonality, allowing interchangeable parts and crew across models from the 737 MAX 8 to 757/767 sizes.
Airbus may launch its next-generation jet before 2030, while Boeing has not disclosed results.

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Ortberg Delays Rollout

CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing has begun work on an airplane but is not ready to proceed.
He said Boeing is funding trade studies, improving finances, delivering 777X, boosting reliability, and expects Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the 737 MAX 7 by late July 2026 and the MAX 10 after.
In May 2026, President Donald Trump announced Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, which Boeing declined to comment on.

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