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FAA Amends 737 MAX 10 Type Certificate, Certification Confirmed

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The FAA issued an amended type certificate for Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 on Oct. 20, 2026.
The certification confirms the aircraft meets all design and safety requirements.
Boeing reports 1,555 orders from over 30 customers, over 30% of unfilled MAX orders.
Deliveries are slated for the coming months with first customer handovers expected in 2027.
The MAX 10 seats up to 230 passengers and can fly 3,100 nautical miles.

History

Historical Context

In March 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily nationwide revoked the Boeing 737 MAX’s airworthiness certificate after two fatal crashes. The Lion Air Flight 610 disaster killed 189 passengers; Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 claimed 157 lives, while U.S. DOT reported a $20 billion hit for Boeing. Today's FAA amendment for the 737 MAX 10 closely mirrors that 2019 revocation, as regulators again scrutinize design changes to assure safety. The precedent forces Boeing to demonstrate compliance through extensive testing, influencing 2027 deliveries and shaping global airline fleet strategies worldwide.

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Story summary

The FAA issued an amended type certificate for Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 on Oct. 20, 2026.
The certification confirms the aircraft meets all design and safety requirements.
Boeing reports 1,555 orders from over 30 customers, over 30% of unfilled MAX orders.
Deliveries are slated for the coming months with first customer handovers expected in 2027.
The MAX 10 seats up to 230 passengers and can fly 3,100 nautical miles.

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