U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, center, reacts while presenting the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 aircraft to Jim Williams, Boeing 737 Development Program chief engineer, at left, and Chris Payne, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president and program manager, 737 Development Programs, right, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Boeing's factory in Everett, Wash. Lindsey Wasson/AP hide caption

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Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the Max 10 for passenger service Tuesday, ending years of delays.

The 737 Max 10's certification represents another milestone in Boeing's efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges.…