# FAA certifies 737 MAX‑7, US deliveries slated for 2027 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/faaeasa-aviation-certification-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-05T04:00:48.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 8. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an amended type certificate for Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 on 3 August 2026, clearing the aircraft for commercial service after more than 1,000 hours of flight and ground testing, safety analyses and human‑factors reviews. Required design changes include updated flight‑control software, a revised crew‑alerting system and a redesigned engine anti‑ice system. Southwest Airlines is confirmed as the launch customer, with the first deliveries expected in 2027. Boeing has completed about 30 MAX 7 jets and nine MAX 10 jets that are awaiting delivery, while roughly 280 orders for the MAX 7 remain pending. The MAX 7 seats 135‑160 passengers in a two‑class layout, offers a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles, and is marketed as using roughly 20 % less fuel, emitting 20 % less CO₂ and generating about 50 % less noise than the aircraft it replaces. Two days later, the FAA’s certification was described as the final regulatory step before the aircraft can enter service. Boeing said its first U.S. customers are Southwest Airlines (258 aircraft) and Allegiant Air (24 aircraft). The model will also be offered as a basis for the Boeing Business Jet. Additional approvals from authorities such as EASA are still required for global service, and the MAX 7 will compete with Airbus’s A319neo and A220‑300 families. The certification news lifted Boeing’s stock by about five percent and prompted analyst upgrades, reinforcing confidence in the program’s recovery. ## Claims - The FAA granted an amended type certificate for Boeing 737 MAX 7 on August 3, 2026. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Boeing has built about 30 MAX 7 aircraft that are awaiting delivery. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Southwest Airlines is the launch customer for the Boeing 737 MAX 7. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The certification required Boeing to update flight‑control software, the flight‑crew alerting system, and redesign the engine anti‑ice system. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Boeing expects FAA certificates for both MAX 7 and MAX 10 before the end of 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Southwest Airlines is awaiting MAX 7 deliveries; United Airlines and Delta Air Lines expect MAX 10 deliveries. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The certification allows Boeing to begin delivering the 737 MAX 7 to customers. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The 737 MAX 7 seats 135‑160 passengers and has a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles (7,040 km). (corroborated by 7 sources) - The aircraft reduces fuel consumption by about 20 % and noise by 50 % compared with older models. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The FAA updated Boeing Production Certificate No. 700 to include the 737‑7. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The certification program began in 2018 and included more than 1,000 hours of flight and ground testing. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Boeing’s stock rose about five percent after the FAA certification announcement. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 737 MAX family has an order backlog of over 7,200 aircraft, with more than 2,300 delivered through June 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Boeing completed certification flight testing for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10. (single source) - The MAX 10 program logged 976 certification flights totaling more than 2,060 flight hours and about 1,040 ground‑test hours. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7, paving way for U.S. deliveries The FAA has certified Boeing's 737 MAX‑7, clearing the final hurdle for U.S. deliveries to Southwest and Allegiant, though further approvals are needed for global operation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-certifies-boeing-737-max-7-paving-way-for-us-deliveries ### 2026-08-02: FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing it for commercial service FAA granted type certification for Boeing 737 MAX 7 on Aug 3 2026, enabling deliveries to launch customer Southwest Airlines. The aircraft seats 135‑160, flies up to 3,800 nm, and features fuel‑ and noise‑reduc 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-certifies-boeing-737-max-7-clearing-final-hurdle-for-delivery ### 2026-07-29: Boeing 737 MAX 10 completes final certification flight Boeing completed the final certification flight of the 737 MAX 10, finishing 976 test flights and over 2,060 hours, and now aims for FAA approval in 2026 and deliveries in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boeing-737-max-10-completes-final-certification-flight ### 2026-07-18: FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Issuing Airworthiness Certificates for 737 MAX and 787 The FAA will let Boeing resume issuing airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX and 787 jets from 20 July 2026 after an eight‑month trial showed comparable production quality, while retaining intensive oversight. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-allows-boeing-to-resume-issuing-airworthiness-certificates-for-737-max-and-787 ### 2026-07-16: FAA Grants Boeing Self‑Certification Rights for 737 MAX and 787 Aircraft The FAA has restored Boeing’s right to self‑certify 737 MAX and 787 jets, citing consistent production quality, while also nearing approval of an anti‑ice fix for MAX 7 and MAX 10 variants. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-grants-boeing-selfcertification-rights-for-737-max-and-787-fleet ### 2026-06-25: FAA and European regulators to accelerate commercial aircraft certification The FAA proposes aligning its aircraft certification with European standards to cut approvals, costs and delays for makers like Boeing and Airbus while keeping safety safeguards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-and-european-regulators-to-accelerate-commercial-aircraft-certification ### 2026-06-24: FAA moves to accelerate commercial aircraft certification The FAA proposes faster, harmonised certification for new commercial aircraft, cooperating with EASA to cut costs and timelines while keeping safety standards. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-proposes-faster-certification-for-new-commercial-aircraft-with-easa ### 2026-06-17: FAA and EASA deepen cooperation on aviation safety and Boeing 737 MAX certification FAA and EASA are finalizing Boeing 737 MAX 7/10 certification and expanding joint safety initiatives, including AI use and eVTOL programs, after pledging deeper cooperation at the 2026 safety conference. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faa-and-easa-commit-to-deeper-aviation-safety-cooperation --- Cite as: FAA certifies 737 MAX‑7, US deliveries slated for 2027. 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