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]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News4 AugApproval clears the smallest MAX variant for commercial service after a certification program that began in 2018.
AVweb•Matt Ryan4 Aug
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.
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 .
Tajikistan national carrier Somon Air accepted its first Boeing 737-8 on August 3, becoming the first 737 MAX to operate in the country.
AviationSource News•Len Varley3 Aug
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s new 737-7 variant, clearing the smallest 737 MAX jet for commercial flights.
AviationSource News•Len Varley3 AugThe 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 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 Aug
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.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Aug
Southwest Airlines will become the first operator of the smallest MAX variant, which has accumulated 282 firm orders
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Aug
Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737 MAX, marking the first appearance of the aircraft type in…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim3 AugSomon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX as it advances its fleet modernisation and network expansion plans. The aircraft is the first of two 737-8s being leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). It will operate short- and medium-haul services across Central […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm3 Aug
– Tajikistan’s national carrier to modernize its fleet and expand its network with the 737-8– 737 MAX to complement the Central Asian airline’s planned 787 Dreamliner fleet DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Somon Air today announced the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier […] The post Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Tajik carrier begins fleet renewal with the country's first 737 MAX after years of operating Next-Generation 737s
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Aug
The A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX both have solid reviews from a passenger perspective, but which aircraft truly reigns supreme in terms of MPG?
Why Boeing added engine chevrons to the 787, 747-8 and 737 MAX—and why the quieter design comes with a hidden fuel-efficiency trade-off.
A Florida evangelist has been barred from flying with Alaska Airlines after delivering an unsolicited religious message to passengers aboard a delayed flight before take-off from Orlando. Whitney Lynn, an Orlando-based Christian preacher, stood up during the delay on a San Diego-bound flight (AS708 operated by Boeing 737 MAX 9 registered N709AL) and addressed fellow […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugBoeing has completed planned certification flight testing of the 737 MAX 10, clearing a major hurdle as the…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope31 JulThe company is working toward certification within the current year.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile31 JulOn this episode of AvTalk, we speak with Xavier Pepin, the captain of the Airbus 24 hour, 24 minute Airbus A350-1000ULR flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. We talk about flight planning, crew resource management, fatigue and rest, and what’s next for the A350-1000ULR flight test program. Also on this week’s episode, highlights from EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and flying the Goodyear Blimp. Boeing says the 737-10 MAX flight test program is complete after 976 flights. United says it doesn’t want the 777-9s that Emirates also doesn’t want. And Australia releases new fire bomber procedures designed to make fighting bushfires safer. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Airbus makes history with the A350-1000ULR * Inside the Flying Bulls DC-6 * Australia fire bombers SOPs Please check back soon for a transcript of this episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2431 Jul