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United Delays MAX 10 Lie-Flat Seats as Certification Slips

8/24/2026

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United CEO Scott Kirby says United is storing lie-flat seats because Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification is delayed.
Boeing expects MAX 10 certification in summer 2027 after an anti-icing redesign.
United has ordered 167 MAX 10 jets, the largest single-customer order for the model.
United will shift to Airbus A321neo “Coastliner” jets with 20 Polaris suites, 12 Premium Plus, and 129 economy seats.
United expects 40 of the 50 Coastliner A321neos to be in service by early 2028.

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United CEO Scott Kirby says United is storing lie-flat seats because Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification is delayed.
Boeing expects MAX 10 certification in summer 2027 after an anti-icing redesign.
United has ordered 167 MAX 10 jets, the largest single-customer order for the model.
United will shift to Airbus A321neo “Coastliner” jets with 20 Polaris suites, 12 Premium Plus, and 129 economy seats.
United expects 40 of the 50 Coastliner A321neos to be in service by early 2028.