Alaska Air Group expects Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to be certified by the end of September, with first delivery planned for spring 2027 and passenger service targeted between April and mid-May 2027. Chief operating officer Jason Berry outlined the timeline as Boeing works through the final regulatory steps on the long-delayed jet.
FAA approval remains the key hurdle before Boeing can start deliveries. Berry also said Alaska will still need to complete certification work on the head-up display for pilots after the aircraft itself is approved, a process expected to take a few months. Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg had indicated the previous week that 737-10 certification was coming very soon, while the manufacturer continued final documentation work with the regulator.
The MAX 10 is Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant and a crucial aircraft for Alaska’s fleet plan. A certification decision would remove a long-running delay that has affected Boeing’s delivery schedule and pushed back Alaska’s plans to introduce the type on passenger routes.