Alaska Airlines expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification within days
Alaska Airlines said it expects Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to receive FAA certification by the end of September 2026, with the carrier planning to introduce the aircraft on passenger flights in 2027.
Chief Operating Officer Jason Berry told Reuters that Alaska expects its first delivery in spring 2027 and a service debut between April and mid-May.
Boeing has also signaled that approval is approaching. In a September 16 update, the planemaker said CEO Kelly Ortberg expected MAX 10 certification “very soon” and was working closely with the FAA.
The MAX 10 is the largest member of Boeing’s 737 family and a substantial part of Alaska’s fleet plans. In January 2026, the airline announced an order for 105 MAX 10s, alongside five 787s, in the largest aircraft purchase in its history. The agreement also included options for 35 additional MAX 10s, with deliveries extending through 2035.
Alaska intends to use the larger narrowbody for both growth and replacement of older 737s. Boeing said the aircraft would serve routes with heavier demand, complementing Alaska’s existing 737 fleet.
The MAX 10 first flew on June 18, 2021. Boeing lists a maximum capacity of 230 passengers, although individual airlines determine their cabin layouts.
The MAX 10’s prolonged certification process has pushed back airline delivery plans more than five years after the aircraft’s first flight.
Alaska already operates MAX 8s and MAX 9s. When announcing its January 2026 order, the airline said it retained the flexibility to switch the MAX 10 purchases to another 737 model if necessary.The post Alaska Airlines expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification within days appeared first on AeroTime.
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