# FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7

_Aug 3 19:07_

Tags: Boeing, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United States, airline, safety & operations, industry news

The FAA has issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant of the MAX family. This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin deliveries to its primary customer, Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order

## Summary

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, issuing an amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record. The certification required key improvements to flight-control software, flightcrew alerting systems, and the engine anti-ice system to address NTSB recommendations and the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. The 737 MAX 7 is designed primarily for Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order. The plane seats 135-160 passengers with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles. It serves as the updated version of the 737-700, allowing Southwest to execute a 1:1 fleet renewal for its smaller aircraft segment, as other airlines have focused on the larger MAX 8 and MAX 9 variants

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays FAA certifies smallest Boeing 737 MAX after years of delays David Slotnick is TPG's contributing aviation editor

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (Boeing, Emirates, Southwest...).

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays FAA certifies smallest Boeing 737 MAX after years of delays David Slotnick is TPG's contributing aviation editor

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/faa-certifies-boeing-737-max-7-southwest) — FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7: Great News For Southwest, And No One Else
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/boeing-737-max-7-certified-faa-southwest) — FAA certifies smallest Boeing 737 MAX after years of delays

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