
Why Airlines Keep Choosing The Airbus A321XLR Over The Boeing 737 MAX 10
While the MAX 10 awaits certification, airlines are already seeing success with the A321XLR

While the MAX 10 awaits certification, airlines are already seeing success with the A321XLR
Somon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, marking both a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernisation programme and the arrival of the first Boeing 737 MAX to operate in Tajikistan. The aircraft is the first of two Boeing 737-8s being leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and forms part of Somon […]

After years of delays, testing and regulatory scrutiny, Boeing has reached a major milestone with the certification of its smallest 737 MAX variant. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted an amended Type Certificate for the Boeing 737-7, clearing the aircraft to enter commercial service and paving the [read more]
Boeing announced: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing the amended type certificate (ATC) for the 737-7, clearing the way for commercial service. Boeing worked under the oversight of the FAA through a multi‑year certification effort that included extensive flight and ground testing, human factors reviews and system safety assessments. Why it matters: This […]
Approval clears the smallest MAX variant for commercial service after a certification program that began in 2018.
Oman Air has significantly expanded its cargo network by launching five new routes within a single week, boosting connectivity across Asia and strengthening access to key regional trade markets. Operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the expansion includes new services from Muscat to Singapore, Tashkent, Sochi and Abu Dhabi, as well as a new […]

The Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally been cleared for commercial service, more than eight years after the smallest member of the 737 MAX family first took to the skies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the aircraft on Monday, August 3rd, bringing one of the manufacturer’s longest-running certification programs to an end.

Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the…

U.S. FAA certifies new Boeing 737-7 airplane Regulatory approval clears another 737 MAX variant for service Preparations underway to support first deliveries SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing [NYSE: BA] an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. “This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane’s design and recognizes the determination […] The post U.S. FAA certifies new Boeing 737-7 airplane first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Aviation News – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, formally clearing the narrow-body jet...

Tajikistan national carrier Somon Air accepted its first Boeing 737-8 on August 3, becoming the first 737 MAX to operate in the country.
The FAA issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7 today, along with an updated Production Limitation

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s new 737-7 variant, clearing the smallest 737 MAX jet for commercial flights.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Boeing 737-7, granting an amended type certificate that clears the smallest member of the 737 MAX family for commercial service after nearly a decade of regulatory review. The FAA also updated Boeing’s Production Certificate and Production Limitation Record, allowing the manufacturer to begin production and prepare […]
The manufacturer is now authorized to begin commercial production of the aircraft.

FAA certification clears Boeing’s smallest MAX, unlocking deliveries and advancing the crucial MAX 10.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has just certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, which is the smallest variant of the 737 MAX family. This is a development that Southwest Airlines has been anticipating for years, but that’s about the only airline that cares.

The certification is a big win for Southwest, which has been waiting for the aircraft for years as it looks to grow and replace parts of its aging fleet.

Southwest Airlines will become the first operator of the smallest MAX variant, which has accumulated 282 firm orders
The FAA has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for 737 MAX 7, clearing it for commercial service. Boeing and Southwest Airlines, the 737-7 launch customer, are preparing for delivery of the first airplane. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and...