737 MAX 7 & 10 Certification Delayed Into 2026 Due To Engine Anti-Ice Complications

The vast majority of the global fleet of 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 have served well since debuting in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Currently, however, certification issues persist with the shortest-cabin 737 MAX 7 and stretched MAX 10. Airlines are eagerly waiting to get their first deliveries of these variants – moreso the MAX 10. Unfortunately, it looks like further delays are pushing certification into 2026.