FAA certifies Boeing 737-10 for commercial service
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved an amended type certificate for Boeing’s 737-10. Boeing said on October 20 that the decision clears the largest 737 MAX model to begin deliveries in the coming months.
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Boeing said the certification programme included nearly 1,000 flights, more than 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 hours of ground testing. The company says the aircraft typically seats 185–210 passengers in a two-class layout and has 1,555 orders from more than 30 customers; these figures are the manufacturer’s statements.
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FAA certification of Boeing 737-10
The FAA approved the amended type certificate; Boeing expects deliveries to begin soon.
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The FAA approved the amended type certificate
Approval clears the way for Boeing to begin 737-10 deliveries in the coming months.
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