Boeing 737 Max 10

Boeing launched the 737 MAX programme in August 2011 as the fourth generation of the 737 family, positioned to compete with the Airbus A320neo. The MAX 10 was formally launched in 2017 in response to airline demand for a larger MAX variant to rival the Airbus A321neo, and was unveiled to Boeing employees in November 2019. It uses the standard 737 MAX wing and LEAP-1B engines, with a modest fuselage stretch and a new semi-levered landing gear as the primary structural change. The type made its first flight on 18 June 2021.

Development of the MAX 10 was significantly disrupted by the two fatal 737 MAX 8 accidents (Lion Air Flight 610, October 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, March 2019), which led to a worldwide grounding of the entire MAX family from March 2019 to late 2020. Certification of the MAX 10 was further delayed by a required redesign of the engine anti-ice system and by a Congressionally mandated redesign of the crew alerting system, incorporating a computed third angle-of-attack reference to help flight crews identify faulty sensor data. Both fixes were substantially finalised during 2025–2026.

As of mid-2026, the FAA has indicated certification is on track for later in the year, with Boeing targeting first deliveries to WestJet and other launch operators in 2027.

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 retains the standard 737 fuselage cross-section, configured six-abreast in economy (3-3), consistent with other 737 variants. Because seating totals depend on each operator’s chosen layout, exact configurations have not yet been publicly confirmed for any airline.

Based on Boeing’s specifications, typical two-class seating capacity is expected to range from 188 to 204 passengers, with a maximum single-class high-density configuration of up to 230, the highest capacity of any 737 MAX variant.

The dimensions and weights below are for the standard 737 MAX 10 production specification.

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is exclusively powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B, a high-bypass turbofan developed as the successor to the CFM56-7B that equipped the 737NG family.

As the Boeing 737 MAX 10 has not yet entered service, no operator-specific in-seat amenities or cabin technology have been confirmed. Based on the shared 737 MAX cabin standard, expected features include the Boeing Sky Interior, LED mood lighting, larger pivoting overhead bins, and Wi-Fi connectivity, with specific entertainment and power options to be determined by each launch operator.

Boeing assembles the 737 MAX family at its Renton, Washington facility, which has been the 737’s only home for almost 60 years. A new fourth 737 production line has just opened at Everett, Washington, to support planned rate increases.

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 has no operating fleet, as the type has not yet been certified or delivered to any customer. The table below reflects confirmed order commitments rather than active operators.

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 has no incidents or accidents to report, as it is still undergoing certification testing and has not entered commercial passenger service as of July 2026. This section will be updated with any relevant safety information once the type achieves certification and begins operations.

It is worth noting that the wider 737 MAX programme was grounded worldwide from March 2019 to late 2020 following two fatal accidents involving the 737 MAX 8 (Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302), which led to sweeping design, software and oversight changes applied across all MAX variants, including a redesigned crew alerting system with an added angle-of-attack reference specifically required before the MAX 10 could be certified.