FAA Clears Boeing's Smallest Max 7 Plane After Years of Safety Delays

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally certified Boeing's 737 Max 7, allowing the smallest member of the 737 Max family to start commercial flights after a long wait due to safety reviews.

The plane was supposed to hit the skies before the pandemic but faced multiple setbacks following the tragic crashes involving the 737 Max 8 in 2018 and 2019.

Boeing spent years addressing technical challenges, including redesigning the engine anti-ice system, updating flight control software, and enhancing the crew alerting system.

Airlines can now start using the Max 7 for passengers, but companies like Southwest Airlines are likely to roll it out next year as they update their existing planes with new cabins.