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At a glance
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the Boeing 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, after years of delays due to increased scrutiny and safety issues.
What the briefing reports
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service, nearly a decade after the company unveiled the plane. This development marks a significant milestone for Boeing, which had faced numerous delays and increased scrutiny over safety concerns. The 737 Max 10 was initially set to start flying in 2020, but certification was postponed due to these issues.
According to available information, the FAA has now given its approval, paving the way for the aircraft's entry into service. The 737 Max 10 is the largest model in the 737 Max family, and its certification comes after the FAA approved the smallest model, the Max 7, in early August.
Boeing has also taken steps to ramp up production, including opening a fourth production line in Everett, Washington, in July for its 737 Max airplanes. With the FAA clearance, Boeing can now move forward with delivering the 737 Max 10 to airlines, although the exact timeline for this process is not specified in the available information.
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