The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will review Boeing’s proposal for an enhanced cockpit alert system intended for the 737 MAX 10. The manufacturer plans to integrate a synthetic angle-of-attack system and a method to deactivate stall and overspeed warnings. This review is part of the process to validate the final configuration of the model.
Regulatory Background and Pending Commitments
In December 2022, Congress decided to extend the deadline requiring an updated alert standard for the MAX 7 and MAX 10. The condition was to implement future improvements across all aircraft within three years following the MAX 10’s certification. These requirements emerged after the fatal accidents in Indonesia and Ethiopia, which resulted in 346 victims and triggered a 20-month grounding.
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The FAA will also review and approve the changes incorporating these improvements into the rest of the 737 MAX family. Additionally, it will monitor Boeing to ensure it delivers technical information to airlines on time to meet required deadlines.
Production and Oversight Following Recent Incidents
In October, the FAA authorized an increase in 737 MAX production to 42 units per month, ending the cap of 38 imposed since January 2024. The restriction was implemented after an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 experienced an emergency when it was found to be missing four bolts on a door plug. That incident revealed control and safety failures in Boeing’s internal processes.
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