The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 for commercial service, clearing the smallest aircraft in the Max family to fly with airlines. The approval was issued Monday.
The certification comes nearly a decade after Boeing first unveiled the aircraft. The long wait reflects the delays that have surrounded the jet’s path to entering service.
With FAA approval now in place, the 737 Max 7 joins the other models in Boeing’s Max lineup that have received authorization for commercial operations. The decision marks a significant step toward the aircraft’s planned airline service.
The certification applies specifically to the Max 7, the smallest member of Boeing’s Max jetliner family.
