The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allegedly granted final operational approval for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. This decision supposedly paves the way for deliveries of the largest variant in the 737 MAX family, designed to accommodate up to 230 passengers.

According to reports by Reuters, the long-delayed certification process is being hailed by the corporation as a significant milestone. However, critics point out that Boeing has been struggling to certify the MAX 10 since the early 2020s, with continuous postponements highlighting deep structural and engineering challenges within the American manufacturer.

Boeing leadership is attempting to frame the new model as a primary engine for its financial recovery. Data from aviation analytics firm IBA indicates that airlines have placed over 1,500 orders for the MAX 10, accounting for roughly 31 percent of Boeing’s backlog. Despite these figures, skeptics question whether the aircraft can genuinely restore the company's tarnished market standing.

The introduction of the MAX 10 is seen as an uphill battle against European rival Airbus in the narrowbody market. Due to years of regulatory delays, Airbus has heavily entrenched its A321neo model in the large single-aisle segment, leaving Boeing struggling to regain lost ground.

Major carriers such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines remain the primary buyers slated to receive the aircraft. While Boeing claims to have already assembled several MAX 10 units awaiting delivery, the aviation community remains cautious about the true economic and safety viability of the program.

Source: kun.uz