Boeing's 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family, has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the aerospace giant to commence deliveries in the coming months. This certification follows a comprehensive programme involving nearly 1,000 test flights and rigorous safety assessments.
The 737-10 is designed to offer airlines enhanced efficiency and flexibility, boasting the lowest per seat costs of any single-aisle aircraft in service. It can accommodate up to 230 passengers and offers a range of 3,100 nautical miles, surpassing competitors by 365 nautical miles without auxiliary fuel tanks. The aircraft also features an enhanced Angle-of-Attack system, which will be standard across the 737 MAX family.
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated, "The 737-10 offers greater capacity, longer range, and the best seat economics in its class, a platform that will create more value and opportunities for airlines around the world."
The 737-10 is the first commercial aircraft certified under the 2020 Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act, which requires enhanced safety documentation and human factors evaluations. Boeing's certification process included over 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 ground test hours.
With more than 1,555 orders from over 30 customers globally, the 737-10 accounts for over 30% of the 737 MAX programme's current order book. As Boeing prepares for deliveries, the certification marks a significant milestone in expanding its single-aisle aircraft offerings.
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