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Why MAX 7 Certification Is So Important For Boeing

7 Aug 2026 · 22 min

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Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau and Guy Norris discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.

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Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast

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Aviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense

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