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Alaska Airlines Awaits Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification
WHY IT MATTERS
The certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 is significant for Alaska Airlines, as it will bring a new aircraft type to its fleet, potentially improving efficiency and passenger experience.
What happened
Alaska Airlines is expecting the long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification by the end of this month.
The airline plans to receive its first aircraft by next spring, with a targeted entry into service in April or May 2027.
The certification process, overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has been delayed for years, and Alaska Airlines hopes that no further issues disrupt its planned timetable.
PRIMARY SOURCES
A Few Days: Alaska Airlines Expecting Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification By Month’s End
Simple Flying · Aaron Bailey · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 26, 2026, 8:46 PM
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