Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Federal Aviation Administration has approved the smallest model of Boeing’s Max jetliners for commercial service (Getty Images)Boeing has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for its 737 Max 7 jetliner, enabling the smallest variant of the Max family to enter commercial service nearly a decade after its initial unveiling.This certification marks a significant turning point for Boeing, which has grappled with extensive safety, quality and production issues following two fatal crashes involving the larger 737 Max 8 in 2018 and 2019 that claimed 346 lives.The FAA's clearance followed years of rigorous testing, design modifications, and a comprehensive evaluation of the aircraft's systems, with the agency having revised its certification procedures in the wake of the previous tragedies.Prior to granting its final endorsement, the FAA mandated several critical safety enhancements from Boeing, including updates to flight-control software, improved cockpit alerts for pilots, and a redesign of the engine anti-ice system.The FAA stated that its scrutiny of Boeing would persist even after the Max 7's approval, with safety inspectors maintaining a presence at production facilities, while airlines such as Southwest Airlines anticipate the aircraft serving short- and medium-haul routes.In fullBoeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner finally gets FAA certification after years of delaysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Boeing’s new jets finally cleared for US flights - and Southwest is celebrating
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Federal Aviation Administration has approved the smallest model of Boeing’s Max jetliners for commercial service (Getty Images)Boeing has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for its 737 Max 7 jetliner, enabling the smallest variant of the Max family to enter commercial service nearly a decade after its initial unveiling.This certification marks a significant turning point for Boeing, which has grappled with extensive safety, quality and production issues following two fatal crashes involving the larger 737 Max 8 in 2018 and 2019 that claimed 346 lives.The FAA's clearance followed years of rigorous testing, design modifications, and a comprehensive evaluation of the aircraft's systems, with the agency having revised its certification procedures in the wake of the previous tragedies.Prior to granting its final endorsement, the FAA mandated several critical safety enhancements from Boeing, including updates to flight-control software, improved cockpit alerts for pilots, and a redesign of the engine anti-ice system.The FAA stated that its scrutiny of Boeing would persist even after the Max 7's approval, with safety inspectors maintaining a presence at production facilities, while airlines such as Southwest Airlines anticipate the aircraft serving short- and medium-haul routes.In fullBoeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner finally gets FAA certification after years of delaysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
