The key facts
- The FAA issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 and updated the Production Limitation Record, permitting production
- The certification follows years of reviews and thousands of hours of test flights
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy called the decision a major win for American manufacturing
FAA Approves Certification of Boeing 737 MAX 10
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Tuesday the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft after years of reviews and testing. The agency issued an amended type certificate confirming the aircraft's compliance with applicable design and safety requirements, and also updated the Production Limitation Record, permitting production. This opens the way for deliveries of the aircraft to domestic and international airlines.
Reaction from Officials
According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, after extensive safety reviews, including thousands of hours of test flights, the FAA team is ready to approve this 'critical' aircraft for sale. He called the certification 'a major win for American manufacturing and for the country's status as the world's leading aviation power.' According to the FAA, the decision followed extensive safety reviews.
