FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

US regulators approved a Boeing aircraft model called the 737 MAX 7 after a lengthy wait since the plane's first flight. The approval process took more than eight years to complete.

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Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker

SemaforLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker

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First Coast NewsCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KTVB BoiseCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

12News PhoenixCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WTSP TampaCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WLTX ColumbiaCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WNEPCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WTOL ToledoCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

Rocket City NowCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KGW PortlandCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KHOU HoustonCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KARE 11 MinneapolisCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WWL New OrleansCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KING 5 SeattleCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

13WMAZ MaconCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KSDKCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WBIR KnoxvilleCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

Local MemphisCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

10TV ColumbusCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

9NEWS DenverCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

News Center MaineLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

Myfox ZoneCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WKYC ClevelandCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KCEN WacoCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

WFAA DallasCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KAGS BryanCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KREM SpokaneCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

11Alive AtlantaCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Aug 5, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays

France 24Center· Aug 4, 2026

US regulators grant Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate after years of delays

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The ColumbianCenter· Aug 3, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

KING 5 SeattleCenter· Aug 3, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing's new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

KSN WichitaCenter· Aug 3, 2026

FAA certifies Boeing's new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

Inc.Center· Aug 3, 2026

After Years of Delays, Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 Just Won FAA Approval. This Major Airline Is First in Line

Digital JournalCenter· Aug 3, 2026

US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate

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Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

FAA certifies Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

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