FAA Restores Boeing Authority to Issue Airworthiness Certificates for 737 MAX and 787
Update: The FAA stated on July 17, 2026 that Boeing can resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries, effective July 20, 2026, after eight months of consistent production-quality findings under federal oversight. The FAA noted it will continue inspections, audits, and monitoring of Boeing’s ODA and SMS as part of ong...
- Published date: 02-08-2026 02:01 PM
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on July 17, 2026, that Boeing may resume issuing airworthiness certificates for newly produced 737 MAX and 787 aircraft, effective July 20, 2026, following months of data-driven review of production quality.
The agency emphasized continued oversight of Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization unit and monitoring of Safety Management System performance, audits, and production conformity.
For operators, less certification queueing at delivery centers could modestly streamline induction planning, while regulatory surveillance remains in place.
Update: The FAA stated on July 17, 2026 that Boeing can resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries, effective July 20, 2026, after eight months of consistent production-quality findings under federal oversight. The FAA noted it will continue inspections, audits, and monitoring of Boeing’s ODA and SMS as part of ongoing surveillance. Implications for airlines, lessors, and MROs include potential smoothing of delivery scheduling and induction planning, with no change to regulatory scrutiny levels. ([faa.gov](https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/after-months-safety-review-faa-allows-boeing-resume-issuing-certificates-new-airplanes?utm_source=openai))