
US to approve Boeing 737 Max 10 for passenger service after years of delays, AP source says
By Marcus Chen
WPLG Local 10
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Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner has been approved for passenger service after years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday.The Max 10’s certification represents another milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges. With production approved, the aircraft can now be sold to domestic and foreign carriers.“After extensive safety reviews – including thousands of hours of test flights – the team at the FAA is ready to approve this critical aircraft for sale,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement. “This is a major win for American manufacturing and our nation’s status as a global aviation powerhouse."Duffy is expected to speak about the decision later Tuesday during a visit to Boeing's manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington.The Max 10 — the largest version of Boeing’s bestselling 737 family — is an important piece of the company's effort to regain ground in t