The Boeing 737 MAX 10 received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification on October 20, 2026, clearing the way for deliveries of the largest aircraft in the MAX family. Boeing said it expects to begin deliveries in the coming months, following a prolonged certification process.
Key Takeaways
- The FAA approved the amended type certificate for the 737-10.
- More than 30 customers have ordered 1,555 aircraft of the model.
- Boeing expects deliveries in the coming months; certification is not a delivery announcement.
Table of Contents
- Boeing 737 MAX approval clears a regulatory hurdle
- Testing included nearly 1,000 flights
- Orders give the largest MAX a substantial delivery pipeline
- Conclusion
Boeing 737 MAX approval clears a regulatory hurdle
Boeing’s October 20 certification announcement confirms that the FAA approved the amended type certificate for the 737-10. The decision completes certification of the MAX family, following approval of the smaller 737-7 earlier in 2026.
The approval removes a regulatory barrier to handing over aircraft, but Boeing has not announced a specific first-delivery date. The next operational step is to turn certification into customer deliveries, rather than treating approval itself as evidence that aircraft have entered service.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 737-10 maximum range | 3,100 nautical miles, or 5,740 kilometers. |
| 737-9 typical two-class seating | 175–195 passengers. |
| 737-8 typical two-class seating | 160–180 passengers. |
| MAX family deliveries | Nearly 2,500 aircraft through the end of September 2026. |
Testing included nearly 1,000 flights
Boeing said the certification program included nearly 1,000 test flights, more than 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 ground-test hours, alongside safety assessments and design reviews.
The manufacturer described the 737-10 as the first commercial aircraft certified to the full extent of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. The law required enhanced documentation of safety assessments and human-factors evaluations.
The aircraft also introduces an enhanced Angle-of-Attack system that Boeing said will become standard across the MAX family.
Orders give the largest MAX a substantial delivery pipeline
Boeing reported 1,555 orders for the 737-10 from more than 30 customers. The model represents more than 30% of the MAX program’s unfilled orders, making delivery execution important to the wider aircraft program.
The larger variant expands the capacity options available to airlines within the MAX lineup. Boeing lists typical two-class seating at 185–210 passengers, with a maximum configuration of 230 seats.
Conclusion
The next milestone is the start of customer deliveries, which Boeing expects in the coming months. Certification establishes regulatory approval; the timing and pace of handovers will show how the company advances its 737-10 order book.
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