FAA Certifies New Boeing 737-7 Airplane After Nearly Decade-Long Review

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the new Boeing 737-7 airplane after almost a decade of review. The certification reflects years of work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane's design and supporting safety analyses.

The FAA required the MAX-7 to incorporate key improvements that address requirements in the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act and NTSB recommendations. These changes include updates to the flight-control software, flightcrew alerting system, and a redesigned engine anti-ice system.

Boeing has been under pressure since the crash of two Boeing Max aircrafts operated by Ethiopia Airlines and Indonesia's Lion Air in 2019. The company has been working on completing all requirements and delivering a safe and more capable airplane to customers.