Regulator denies being the main obstacle as certification delays persist

Carrier maintains fleet plans without the new aircraft as regulatory delays continue to impact Boeing’s production and delivery schedules

Manufacturer still working on fix for engine inlet overheating problem affecting MAX family

Traditional Boeing customer said it intends to order at least 20 aircraft, but did not disclose a deadline for decision

FAA was considering accepting the aircraft to enter service without a definitive solution for the engine inlet de-icing system

FAA stated that it will approve aircraft when it has all the data it needs and it is safe

Launch customer plans to receive first jet between October and November 2024, according to chief operating officer

The smallest variant of the single-aisle jet family is in the final stretch of testing. Version 737 Max 10 should be next

Expansion of the purchase commitment increased the US carrier's order book to more than 500 aircraft of the model, the 737-7 version of which has not yet been certified

Planemaker acknowledged in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission that the aircraft should not have certification as previously planned