Alaska Air Eyes Spring Debut for Boeing's Delayed 737 MAX 10

Alaska Air is anticipating the certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 by the end of September, according to Chief Operating Officer Jason Berry. The airline plans to take delivery of its first aircraft next spring and put it into passenger service between April and mid-May.

The Federal Aviation Administration must certify the airplane before Boeing can begin deliveries. Any delay in certification could jeopardize Alaska Air's timeline.

Berry noted that after the 737 MAX 10 is certified, Alaska Air will need to certify its heads-up display for pilots, a process that will take 'a few months.'

The airline is being cautious about the tight timeline, with Berry stating that it's 'sporting' but adding that they're not panicking yet.