Boeing is moving closer to a key regulatory milestone for two remaining 737 MAX variants as the company works through certification requirements with U.S. authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration says the MAX 7 is expected first, with the larger MAX 10 likely to follow soon after.
Highlights
- Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 certifications are imminent, following intensive FAA review, according to Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau at Farnborough Air Show.
- FAA expects to certify the Boeing 777x after the MAX variants, with exact timing depending on Boeing's provision of required information and regulatory review completion.
- Forthcoming certifications of MAX 7, MAX 10, and 777x represent critical steps in Boeing's strategy to expand its commercial aircraft offerings and airline service adoption.
Certification timeline for MAX variants
As reported by Reuters, Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau says the agency expects to soon certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and the larger MAX 10 after an intensive review of the aircraft variants.Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Farnborough Air Show in England on Monday, Rocheleau says the process is now "closer than ever before." He says the MAX 7 is "literally around the corner," with the MAX 10 coming right behind it.
Implications for Boeing's aircraft program
Rocheleau also says he expects the Boeing 777x to be certified after the two MAX planes. He adds that the timing, whether this year or early next year, depends on when Boeing provides the necessary information and regulators complete their joint review.The expected approvals would mark an important step for Boeing's commercial aircraft program, as the company seeks to bring the remaining MAX variants and the 777x through certification and into wider airline service.
In our earlier article, we covered Boeing’s Air Force One replacement program, which is still targeted for delivery in 2028 despite costs rising above $5 billion and the project running years behind schedule. We noted that Boeing expected further cost growth as it completes complex work such as wiring, structures, and certification, with aircraft testing slated to begin next year. The report also highlighted the operational impact of the delays, including reliance on an interim presidential aircraft as a stopgap.
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