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Boeing 737 MAX 10
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The FAA certified Boeing's largest 737 MAX on Oct 20, 2026, after years of delays. Up to 230 seats, an enhanced angle-of-attack system, and WestJet as launch customer with service expected in early 2027. What it means for flyers and which airlines ordered it.
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Boeing 737 MAX 10 is certified
The FAA certified the largest 737 MAX on Oct 20 after years of delays. It seats up to 230, adds an enhanced angle-of-attack system and was the first jet certified under the full 2020 safety law. WestJet is the launch customer, with service expected in early 2027.
The quick version
The Federal Aviation Administration certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It's the biggest member of the 737 MAX family, and approval lets Boeing build and deliver it to airlines in the U.S. and abroad. Boeing says deliveries begin in the coming months, with Canada's WestJet as launch customer and service expected in early 2027.
| Certified | Tue Oct 20, 2026, by the FAA (amended type certificate plus production approval) |
|---|---|
| Seats | Up to 230 in maximum seating |
| Safety changes | Enhanced angle-of-attack sensor system, becoming standard across the 737 MAX family |
| Certification law | First commercial jet certified to the full 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act |
| Testing | 2,000+ flight hours and 1,000 ground test hours, per Boeing |
| Orders | 1,555 from 30+ customers, over 30% of unfilled 737 MAX orders |
| Launch customer | WestJet, service expected early 2027 |
| Other buyers | United, Ryanair and Alaska Airlines, among others |
| Originally due | Around 2020 |
What changes for flyers
Not much yet. The first MAX 10s won't carry passengers until 2027, starting with WestJet. United has said it expects its first MAX 10 in mid to late 2027, and plans to use it on major routes with more premium seats than the jets it replaces. If you want to check what plane you're on, your airline's booking page or app lists the aircraft type for each flight.
Why it took so long
The MAX 10 was first expected around 2020. Certification slowed after the 737 MAX crisis, then over an engine anti-ice issue, and most recently a software glitch in late September that paused the process. The FAA later found that glitch was not a safety concern. Before signing off, the FAA required updates to the flight-control system, including the enhanced angle-of-attack sensor, in line with the 2020 safety law and NTSB recommendations.
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Quick answers
When was the Boeing 737 MAX 10 certified?
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by the Federal Aviation Administration.
How many passengers does the 737 MAX 10 carry?
Up to 230 in maximum seating, per Boeing.
Which airline will fly the 737 MAX 10 first?
WestJet is the launch customer, with service expected in early 2027.
Is the 737 MAX 10 safe?
The FAA certified it after years of review and required safety updates, including an enhanced angle-of-attack sensor system, under the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act.
When will United fly the 737 MAX 10?
United has said it expects its first MAX 10 delivery in mid to late 2027.