Boeing ($BA) is on track to potentially secure certification for its 737 Max 7 and Max 10 aircraft by the end of 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, though flight testing remains ongoing and could still surface issues.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said regulators have not identified issues that would delay certification beyond 2026.
- The 737 Max 7 and Max 10 are currently undergoing flight testing as part of the certification process.
- Boeing previously indicated it expects both variants to be certified this year.
- The company is working to resolve a safety issue involving the engine anti-ice system.
- Boeing also said a durability issue identified in the 777X program is not expected to impact its 2027 delivery timeline.
- Certification timelines remain subject to potential new findings during testing and regulatory review.
- Federal lobbying disclosures show Boeing has consistently spent tens of millions of dollars since 2020 on aviation safety, certification processes, and FAA oversight policy, with detailed filings available here.
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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
