US certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says

The U.S. government is set to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet Tuesday after years of delays, a Transportation Department official told The Associated Press.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to announce the decision on Tuesday afternoon during a visit to Boeing's manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington, the official said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the certification ahead of the announcement.The 737 Max 10, which can have up to 230 seats, was introduced at the Paris air show in 2017 to help Boeing compete with rival Airbus. But a series of technical and safety-related concerns slowed the certification of the largest version of Boeing's 737 Max.FAA authorization would clear the way for Boeing to begin delivering the Max 10 to airline customers. The company has said it expects to make the first deliveries in 2027.Certification of the Max 10 would represent another milestone in Boeing’