Boeing 737 MAX family
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The largest variant of the Boeing 737, the MAX 10, will begin its flights for certification with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the manufacturer announced on Wednesday, 22.
“The 737-10 has been cleared by the FAA to begin certification flight testing, a significant milestone as we work toward getting the airplane certified to enter passenger service,” Boeing said on its social media accounts.
The authorization is associated with the beginning of the certification process and allows FAA pilots to participate in flight tests to verify safety procedures.
“This is a significant milestone as we work to get the 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, certified to enter passenger service with operators around the world,” said Mike Fleming, senior vice president for airline programs. development, Ed Clark, Chief Engineer of the 737 program, and Wayne Tygert, Vice President General Manager of the company.
According to Boeing, the plane should begin commercial service in 2024, but the company claims that safety is what will dictate the schedule.
According to the schedule, the 737 MAX 7, the smallest of the family, which is still awaiting FAA certification, should also begin operations in 2024.
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