Key facts
- Brazil's aviation regulator ANAC expects the FAA to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 10 this year.
- ANAC plans to validate the FAA's decision quickly.
- The MAX 10 certification is critical for Brazilian airline Gol's growth.
- Boeing has experienced delays with the MAX 7 and MAX 10 due to an engine de-icing issue.
- ANAC is also seeking cooperation with U.S. authorities for eVTOL aircraft certification.
Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC anticipates that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will certify the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft this year. ANAC's head, Tiago Faierstein, stated that the agency would work swiftly to validate the decision locally, recognizing the importance of the aircraft for Brazilian airline Gol's expansion plans.
Boeing has encountered significant delays in certifying the MAX 7 and MAX 10 models, primarily due to an engine de-icing issue. Both ANAC and the FAA are part of the Certification Management Team (CMT), which also includes European and Canadian regulatory bodies.
In addition to the MAX certification, Faierstein also highlighted the need for cooperation between Brazilian and U.S. authorities to certify a new class of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. While Embraer's Eve has made progress with its eVTOL vehicle, the company recently adjusted its service entry timeline to 2028, citing the need to develop a comprehensive ecosystem including charging infrastructure, pilot licensing, and air-traffic-control regulations.