US regulators finally certify Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet after years of delays and safety concerns

The approval allows Boeing to begin handing over the 230-seat jet to airlines, with first deliveries expected in 2027. The aircraft was launched at the 2017 Paris air show as a rival to Airbus. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was set to announce the decision at Boeing's Everett plant in Washington. Airlines are keen on the jet as fuel costs have surged during the US war with Iran.

The smaller Max 8 was involved in two crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019.

In 2024, a panel flew off an Alaska Airlines Max 9 in mid-flight.

Ryanair had been counting on certification arriving in October.

The IndependentBoeing 737 Max 10 to finally be approved for US flights after years of safety concerns The IndependentUS certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says ReutersFAA certifies Boeing's 737 MAX 10, clearing way for deliveries ReutersRyanair optimistic Boeing MAX 10 certification will be done in October

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