After years of delays due to safety concerns, the 737 Max 7 has been cleared to fly passengers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7 to fly passengers. The smallest model in that line of aircraft, certification of the 737 Max 7 has been delayed for several years over safety and manufacturing concerns, including an engine anti-icing system. Originally, the Max 7 models were expected to be in service before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FAA stated, “The approval reflects years of sustained work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane’s design and supporting safety analyses.”
Airlines are expected to begin working the planes into their flight schedules in the coming year, with Southwest Airlines the first to begin flying them in 2027.
The Boeing 737 Max 10 model is still undergoing the FAA’s certification process.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrator Bedford as he heads the Federal Aviation Administration and the certification of commercial aircraft.
- For officials in the FAA as they conduct reviews to promote the safety of air travel.
Sources: UPI News, CNBC
