RENTON, Wash., March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) announced today that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has certified the 737 MAX 8 airplane for commercial service.
Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 737
MAX 8 delivery to customers in the coming months.
To earn certification for the 737 MAX 8, Boeing undertook a
comprehensive test program that began just over one year ago with
four airplanes, plus ground and laboratory testing. Following a
rigorous certification process, the FAA granted Boeing an Amended
Type Certificate for the 737 MAX 8, verifying the design complies
with required aviation regulations and is safe and reliable.
"This certification is a true testament to the dedication and
commitment of our entire MAX team throughout the process, from
airplane design to flight testing," said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general
manager, 737 MAX program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The
Renton team looks forward to
delivering superior efficiency, reliability and design to our
customers as they start to receive their 737 MAX aircraft in the
next few months."
The 737 MAX 8 is the first in the family to be developed and
meets customer demand in the heart of the single-aisle market. The
737 MAX 8 reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by an additional 14
percent over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle
airplanes.
The 737 MAX family of aircraft is designed to offer customers
exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower
per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new
destinations in the single-aisle market. The MAX 8 and 9 will be
followed in 2019 by the smaller MAX 7 and higher capacity MAX 200,
while studies and discussion continue with customers on growing the
family.
The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International
LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other
improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and
passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. It is the
fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history, accumulating more than
3,600 orders to date from 83 customers worldwide.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Merida
Boeing Communications
Cell: 703-209-4022
elizabeth.a.merida@boeing.com
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