On 20 October 2026, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the Boeing 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family. The approval clears the way for Boeing to begin delivering the aircraft in the coming months and completes the certification of all four main variants of the latest-generation 737 family.
Designed to accommodate between 185 and 210 passengers in a typical two-class configuration, the 737-10 has a maximum capacity of 230 passengers. Its range reaches 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km), while improvements in aerodynamics and engine technology contribute to a claimed 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared with earlier-generation aircraft.
The aircraft also introduces an enhanced Angle-of-Attack (AoA) system, which is intended to become standard across the 737 MAX family. The certification programme involved nearly 1,000 test flights, accumulating more than 2,000 flight hours, as well as approximately 1,000 hours of ground testing. Boeing also completed extensive safety assessments, design reviews and documentation required by the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA).
“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,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “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.“
According to Boeing, more than 30 customers have ordered a total of 1,555 737-10 aircraft, representing over 30% of the programme’s current order book. Across the entire 737 MAX family, the manufacturer has received 7,350 orders, with nearly 2,500 aircraft delivered by the end of September 2026.
The 737-10 joins the smaller 737-7, 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft in the family. Certified by the FAA in August 2026, the 737-7 typically accommodates 135–160 passengers and offers a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles (7,040 km). The 737-8 seats 160–180 passengers and has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), while the 737-9 accommodates 175–195 passengers and can fly up to 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km).
Now that certification is complete, Boeing can launch deliveries of the largest 737 MAX variant, which is intended to strengthen the manufacturer’s position in the single-aisle aircraft market.
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