Boeing Advances Toward Certification Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to begin the second phase of flight testing, a crucial step toward certification. The move expands testing to include critical systems, despite an unresolved engine anti-ice issue remaining a key hurdle. Boeing maintains that certification is achievable this year, but regulators have stopped short of assigning firm dates. Major carriers have begun adjusting fleet deployment plans, with Alaska Airlines recently placing a record order for 105 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The development was first reported by AeroTime.