FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7 as airlines brace for rollout delay

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that Boeing's 737 Max 7 has received type certification, clearing the model for commercial operation. The agency required safety upgrades, including revised flight‑control software, enhanced cockpit warnings and a redesigned engine anti‑ice system. Airlines can now add the aircraft to their fleets, but carriers such as Southwest said practical deployment may not occur for several months as they adjust route planning and crew training. The certification ends a decade‑long approval process that began after crashes of larger Max variants.