{"id":174837,"date":"2025-05-29T12:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=174837"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:06:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:06:07","slug":"boeing-aims-to-complete-737-max-7-and-max-10-certification-by-year-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/boeing-aims-to-complete-737-max-7-and-max-10-certification-by-year-end.html","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Aims to Complete 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 Certification by Year-End"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boeing<\/strong> is gearing up for a pivotal year-end. The U.S. manufacturer expects to secure certification for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10<\/strong> models before the end of 2025, according to CEO Kelly Ortberg in an interview with Aviation Week. This move is aimed at unlocking key deliveries and addressing a pressing order backlog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progress in the 737 MAX Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For years, Boeing has worked to certify the smallest and largest variants of its 737 MAX with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The delay stems partly from regulatory concerns related to the engine anti-ice system, which has forced the company to extend its timeline beyond initial projections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe expect to complete certification this year,\u201d Ortberg stated, emphasizing the importance of these models for both customers and the pending delivery portfolio. Boeing has accumulated nearly 1,200 orders for the 737 MAX 10 and 332 for the MAX 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delivery Timelines on the Horizon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Boeing aims to wrap up certification in the coming months, deliveries will not be immediate. United Airlines, a major customer, indicated it does not expect to receive the MAX 10 until 2027 at the earliest, according to Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines projects initial MAX 10 deliveries by mid-2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These timelines reveal that, even with regulatory approval in hand, Boeing will still need to manage production and logistical timelines to meet its commercial commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

777-9 Also Moves Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boeing\u2019s executive also noted progress in the certification process for the 777-9, the largest aircraft currently in production by the company. This model was announced in 2013 with initial delivery plans for 2020 but remains in flight testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ortberg, in previous statements, has projected that the first 777-9 deliveries could begin in 2026. According to the company\u2019s website, there are 419 orders registered for this model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Pivotal Year for the Aerospace Giant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With billions of dollars at stake and global demand recovering, Boeing faces a critical juncture. Certifying the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 would activate long-awaited deliveries and reinforce confidence in its best-selling portfolio. Meanwhile, the 777-9 represents a strategic bet for the long-haul segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clock is ticking, and Boeing is working to close 2025 with milestones that reaffirm its position in the global commercial aviation market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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