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Boeing 737 Max 7 Gets FAA Approval | Wichita News
Boeing’s smallest 737 Max jet, the Max 7, just got FAA approval after a decade-long wait — a major milestone for the beleaguered aerospace giant. Following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people, the FAA demanded sweeping safety upgrades, including new flight software, cockpit alerts, and an overhauled engine system. Despite the green light, regulators will stay on-site at Boeing factories to ensure quality and safety culture. Airlines like Southwest are already lined up to fly these planes on shorter routes — proof that trust is slowly being rebuilt, one flight at a time. Listen in…
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