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Boeing announced that the Federal Aviation Administration of the USA (FAA, for its acronym in English) granted the company an amended type certificate for the new aircraft 737 MAX 7, authorizing the entry of the model into commercial service. photo boeing
“This important certification verified the rigor of our aircraft project and recognizes the determination and resilience of our aircraft development team. 737 MAX”, says Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
“Our team of dedicated engineers and testing experts overcame challenges, a prolonged pandemic and the transition of new certification processes”, Pope adds.. "Yet, “Our team remained focused on meeting all requirements and delivering a safe and high-performance aircraft to our customers.”.
The 737 MAX 7 can now fly commercially
As the smallest and most powerful model in the family 737 MAX, the 737-7 serves a key market segment by offering between 135 and 160 seating (in a two class configuration), while providing a range potential of approximately 10% larger than the other models in the family. Like other airplanes 737 MAX, the 737-7 reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20%, In addition to reducing noise by 50% compared to the aircraft it usually replaces.
Regulatory approval consolidates a multi-year certification effort that faced multiple delays, marked by heightened scrutiny by regulators following family's safety record MAX and the need to comply with stricter design regulations. Among the main factors that extended the process was the review and redesign of the engine anti-icing system., where a potential condition linked to engine cover overheating was identified (cowling) in certain atmospheric conditions of low air intake, which required the implementation of a definitive technical solution and extensive additional flight testing to ensure that there was no risk of structural detachment. The testing program, started in 2018, included:
- More of 1.000 hours of flight and ground testing.
- Extensive systems security analysis and human factors reviews.
- Updating the engine anti-icing system to correct the potential failure identified during flight testing.
“Our Boeing team maintained constant and thorough dialogues with the FAA to ensure compliance with requirements and transparency of our progress”, says Mike Sinnett, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, Product Development and Development Programs. “With this certification program, Boeing developed a clearer understanding of the latest regulatory requirements, which should accelerate aircraft development with a reinforced focus on human factors, safety and quality”.
Boeing and Southwest Airlines, launch client 737-7, They are preparing for the delivery of the first aircraft. A team is finishing the first planes, which includes the implementation of updates to the final aircraft configuration.
The FAA also updated the Production Certificate no. 700 the Boeing (PC 700) to include the 737-7.
More information about the family 737 MAX
The family order book 737 MAX exceeds the 7.200 aircraft, of which more than 2.300 have been delivered until the end of June 2026.
The 737-7 usually accommodates between 135 and 160 passengers divided into two classes and offers a range of up to 3.800 nautical miles (7.040 km). The aircraft was designed to deliver exceptional performance in operations from high altitude airports and hot climates..
Other family members 737 MAX offer complementary capabilities:
- The 737-8 accommodate between 160 and 180 passengers, with a range of up to 3.500 nautical miles (6.480 km). The aircraft can profitably serve almost any short and medium range market.
- The 737-9 It has three more rows of seats than the 737-8 and transport between 175 and 195 passengers, with a range of up to 3.300 nautical miles (6.110 km).
- The 737-10, the largest model in the family, offers the best profitability per seat of any single-aisle aircraft. Accommodates between 185 and 210 passengers, with a range of up to 3.100 nautical miles (5.740 km). Boeing is working to certify the 737-10 even this year.
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