Boeing Completes 737 MAX 7 & MAX 10 Flight Testing, Clearing Path For 2027 Deliveries

Boeing has completed certification flight testing for its long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Boeing 737 MAX 10, marking a major milestone toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and the first customer deliveries in 2027. Boeing also confirmed continued progress on the Boeing 777X program, which recently received FAA authorization to begin another phase of certification flight testing. The MAX 7 and MAX 10 are the last two members of the 737 MAX family awaiting certification, with the Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 8200, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants already in service. Boeing Maintains 2026 Certification TargetCredit: ShutterstockDespite completing flight testing, Boeing emphasized that certification remains subject to FAA approval. For airline customers awaiting the MAX 7 and MAX 10, the completion of certification flight testing removes one of the largest remaining technical hurdles.