FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, bringing the largest 737 MAX variant to market

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737-10, the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family, paving the way for Boeing [NYSE: BA] to begin customer deliveries in the months ahead. With the certification of the 737-10, Boeing completes the 737 MAX lineup, offering airlines one of the industry's most efficient and versatile single-aisle aircraft families. As the largest variant in the series, the 737-10 retains the commonality benefits of the MAX platform while delivering enhanced performance and increased operational capabilities:

• Capacity to serve 230 passengers in maximum seating configuration
• Lowest per seat costs of any single-aisle airplane in service
• 365 nautical miles more range than competitors without auxiliary fuel tanks

Among its advancements, the 737-10 features an enhanced Angle-of-Attack system, a safety upgrade that will be standard throughout the 737 MAX family. 

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes commented: "Completing the certification program clears the path for us to deliver a Boeing airplane that will set a new standard in commercial aviation. The 737-10 offers greater capacity, longer range and the best seat economics in its class, a platform that will create more value and opportunities for airlines around the world. We are also delighted to complete the 737 MAX family and provide our customers the most-efficient and flexible single-aisle airplane portfolio in the industry."

hris Payne, vice president and general manager of 737 Airplane Development Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplanes stated: "Our flight test team ran a disciplined, methodical campaign to validate every system. That rigor gives us confidence as we move toward deliveries. I'm incredibly proud of the entire team for their focus and professionalism."

More than 30 customers worldwide have selected the 737-10, with total orders reaching 1,555 aircraft, representing more than 30% of the current 737 MAX backlog.

The 737-10 also becomes the first commercial aircraft to receive certification under the full requirements of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA), which introduced stricter standards for safety documentation and human factors assessments.

To meet both ACSAA and FAA certification requirements, Boeing completed a comprehensive certification campaign for the 737-10, which included:

• More than 2,000 flight test hours and an additional 1,000 hours of ground testing.
• Tens of thousands of pages of technical documentation submitted for review.
• Extensive engagement and numerous formal evaluation sessions with the FAA throughout the certification process.