Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 is poised for FAA certification in August 2026, ending a 13-year regulatory and technical delay since its original 2022 entry target. Over 80% of flight testing is complete, with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirming no obstacles remain to prevent approval this year. Southwest Airlines, the launch customer with 289 orders, expects revenue service in Q1 2027, requiring 4–6 months post-certification for pilot training and operational integration. The MAX 10 follows by year-end 2026, with Ryanair and WestJet anticipating deliveries in spring 2027. Certification restores fleet planning confidence and enables the smallest MAX variant to enter commercial service, marking a critical milestone in the broader MAX program recovery.