FAA Certifies Boeing's 737 MAX 10, Clearing Way for Deliveries

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• The FAA granted final approval to Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, clearing the way for deliveries of the longest variant in the 737 series; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was set to promote the certification the same day at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington.
• Boeing had originally planned to begin MAX 10 deliveries in 2020, with the report citing only unspecified "delays" without detailing the cause.
• The report did not disclose specific delivery volumes, customer airlines, or financial impact, but noted Boeing opened a new production line at its Everett plant in July to increase 737 output; the 737 is also assembled at Boeing's Renton plant.

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