Boeing Shares Edge Up as MAX 7 Nears FAA Approval

Boeing's (BA) stock price edged up by about 0.5% after-hours on Thursday, following reports that its smallest 737 MAX variant, the MAX 7, is nearing a key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification milestone.

The MAX 7 is expected to receive FAA approval later this month, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. This comes after years of delays caused by the 2018-2019 MAX grounding, the 2024 Alaska Airlines door-plug incident, and a long-running problem with the engine anti-ice system.

Boeing only completed the anti-ice redesign in late 2025. The company's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, had predicted earlier this year that the jet would be approved by the end of 2026.