Unresolved Engine Anti-Ice System Issue Delays 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 Certification Until 2026
The certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 has been postponed until 2026. The primary reason: an unresolved issue in the engine anti-ice system that still lacks a definitive design solution, despite commitments made by the U.S. aircraft manufacturer to the U.S. Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Boeing is developing a technical update that includes design modifications, which will be incorporated into the base certification for both models. According to a statement sent to The Air Current, Boeing is finalizing its analysis before submitting the official proposal to the regulator. “We will continue working under their rigorous oversight to meet all safety and regulatory requirements,” the company added.
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Delivery and Certification Timeline Pushed to 2026
The manufacturer had planned to deliver the first 737 MAX 7 to a Boeing Business Jet customer by the end of 2025. However, recent evaluations confirm that both this delivery and the regulatory approvals for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 will now shift to 2026. The delay also affects the initial delivery of the MAX 10, which will now have Canadian carrier WestJet as its launch operator, according to the airline’s CEO.
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