- FAA shifts certification delays for B737-7 and B737-10 back to Boeing.
- Ryanair is Boeing’s third biggest customer for B37-10.
- Delays caused by engine deicing issue.
- FAA devoted resources but Boeing must complete tasks.
- B737-10 approved for second phase of flight testing.
- Boeing has over 1,425 orders for B737-10 from multiple airlines.
- FAA shifts certification delays for B737-7 and B737-10 back to Boeing.
- Delays caused by engine deicing issue.
- FAA devoted resources but Boeing must complete tasks.
- B737-10 approved for second phase of flight testing.
- Boeing has over 1,425 orders for B737-10 from multiple airlines
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has shifted the onus back onto Boeing for the delayed certification of the B737-7 and B737-10 variants, placing responsibility on the OEM to complete the work.
According to data, Boeing has more than 1,425 orders for the B737-10. Alaska Airlines holds the biggest order of 168 units, followed by United Airlines with 164, Ryanair with 150, American Airlines with 115, WestJet with 107, and 100 each ordered by Delta Air Lines and Pegasus.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford revealed to reporters on January 22 that the FAA was not to blame and had devoted resources to helping Boeing certify the smaller B737-7 and larger B737-10, but stressed that Boeing must finish its own tasks. Certification delays have been caused by an engine deicing issue.
Bedford confirmed that the FAA has several projects working with the industry to see how they can streamline the process. Earlier this month, the FAA had approved the B737-10 to enter the second phase of flight testing, a key step in the variant’s long-delayed certification campaign. Boeing executives have revealed they expect both models to be certified this year.
The B737-10 will be assembled at Boeing’s Everett, Washington, plant on a new B737 line, as it is too long for the Renton plant..
Bryan Bedford shared “We can only help get them there, but they have got to do the work, and they’re doing the work. I don’t think FAA is the roadblock on -7 and the -10 certification. I won’t prejudge the outcome.”
