FAA and EASA deepen cooperation on aviation safety and Boeing 737 MAX certification

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are advancing joint efforts to certify Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 variants. Both regulators say the remaining work is limited to final document reviews, with the FAA expecting certification of the MAX 7 this summer and the MAX 10 by year‑end, and EASA aiming to complete its review within weeks.

At the 2026 FAA‑EASA International Safety Conference in Chantilly, Virginia, the agencies pledged deeper collaboration on safety oversight, data‑driven decision‑making, streamlined approvals for emerging technologies, and coordinated responses to risks such as cyber threats and extreme weather. They highlighted ongoing programs such as the FAA’s eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, which has secured eight test sites across 26 U.S. states, and discussed the role of artificial intelligence in safety analysis and certification.

The partnership reflects a broader move toward shared information, joint standards development, and regular leadership meetings to monitor progress, aiming to sustain confidence in civil aviation as the industry embraces rapid technological innovation.