{"id":129377,"date":"2026-01-13T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=129377"},"modified":"2026-01-13T02:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:39:25","slug":"boeings-new-737-max-10-enters-into-final-certification-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/boeings-new-737-max-10-enters-into-final-certification-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing’s New 737 MAX 10 Enters Into Final Certification Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ARLINGTON-<\/strong> Boeing<\/a> has entered the final phase of certification flight testing for its largest narrowbody aircraft, the 737 MAX 10, as of January 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The milestone marks incremental progress in a program delayed by technical fixes and heightened regulatory scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft is central to Boeing\u2019s narrowbody strategy, with testing conducted in the United States under oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Airlines (UA)<\/a> is among the key customers planning to operate the model, with certification activity coordinated near Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), as flagged by Simple Flying<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boeing 737 MAX 10 Final FAA Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As reported by Reuters<\/a>, the FAA has authorized Boeing to proceed to the second phase of flight testing for the 737 MAX 10 under its Type Inspection Authorization process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This phase allows evaluation of a wider range of systems, including avionics, propulsion, and flight controls, and represents a required step toward type certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this progress, regulators have not yet approved the aircraft for service. Regulators continue to apply enhanced scrutiny across the MAX program following earlier safety incidents, extending certification timelines beyond original expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry stakeholders now anticipate that final approval may slip further into 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n