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

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The FAA certification clears the plane for commercial service.

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  1. Digital Journal

    US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate (opens Digital Journal)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced certification of the smallest version of the single-aisle MAX plane, a process that had been significantly prolonged by new requirements under federal legislation following two fatal MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    FAA certifies Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday approved the smallest model of Boeing’s Max jetliners for commercial service nearly a decade after the aircraft manufacturer first unveiled the plane. Certification of the Boeing 737 Max 7 represents a milestone in the company’s work to overcome years of…

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON/SEATTLE >> The Federal Aviation Administration gave long-awaited approval today to Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, a milestone for the American planemaker that has waited years to sell the smallest version of its best-selling airplane.

  4. Inc.

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

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    The certification clears the way for one popular carrier to receive Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX jet after years of waiting.

  5. Semafor

    FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7 (opens Semafor)

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    The FAA’s nod boosted the beleaguered aerospace firm’s push to restore its once-sterling reputation.

  6. France 24

    US regulators grant Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate after years of delays (opens France 24)

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    US regulators approved Boeing's smallest 737 MAX jet more than eight years after its maiden flight, clearing the way for deliveries. The process was prolonged by new requirements imposed by federal legislation after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

  7. Hawaiitribune Herald

    US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    WASHINGTON/SEATTLE — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration gave long-awaited approval on Monday to Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, a milestone for the American planemaker that has waited years to sell the smallest version of its best-selling airplane.

  8. WUSA9

    FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX-7 to fly after years of delays (opens WUSA9)

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    The FAA certification clears the plane for commercial service.

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