The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant in the 737 MAX family, after years of delays. Multiple reports say the approval marks a regulatory milestone for Boeing’s best-selling aircraft line and clears the way for the model to enter service. The FAA certification applies to the 737 MAX 7 configuration, which is positioned as the smallest member of the MAX 7 series. The coverage also notes that Southwest Airlines is designated as the launch customer for the aircraft and is set to receive the first 737 MAX 7 delivery. The reporting frames the certification as an end point to a prolonged approval timeline, with the aircraft now meeting FAA requirements to proceed with deliveries and commercial operations. No additional changes to the broader 737 MAX program are specified beyond this certification and the planned initial customer delivery.