FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays
US regulators approved Boeing's smallest 737 MAX jet more than eight years after its maiden flight, clearing the way for deliveries after a certification process prolonged by safety reforms following the model's two fatal crashes.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's 737 MAX 7 for commercial service, nearly a decade after its first flight. According to France 24, this approval clears the way for deliveries after a prolonged certification process.
The certification process was delayed due to safety reforms following two fatal crashes of the larger MAX 8 model in 2018 and 2019, which killed 346 people. The FAA required Boeing to make several safety changes, including updating flight-control software, improving cockpit alerts for pilots, and redesigning the engine anti-ice system, as reported by the Associated Press.
Boeing's 737 MAX 7 offers 135 to 160 seats and provides about 10% more range potential than other MAX planes, according to the Daily Maverick. The company said preparations are underway to support first deliveries. The FAA's approval represents a milestone for Boeing as it works to overcome years of safety, quality, and production challenges.
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