The Boeing 737 MAX 10 has finally received FAA certification, clearing a major hurdle for an aircraft that will become a familiar sight at U.S. airports. For passengers, the interesting part is what airlines plan to put inside it: more first class seats and, in Alaska’s case, lie-flat beds on a portion of its fleet.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 Receives FAA Certification After Years Of Delays

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on October 20, 2026, that it has certified Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant. The agency issued an amended type certificate approving the design and updated its production authorization. The FAA says the aircraft incorporates safety improvements required under the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, including an enhanced angle-of-attack sensor system.

After years of delays, this is an important milestone for Boeing and the airlines that have built fleet plans around an aircraft they could not yet receive.…