Boeing to try to certify Max7/10 this year
 

https://www.reuters.com/business/aer...ek-2025-05-29/

Maybe get Max 10s this year?

I'll take the "over."

They weren't trying last year?

I'll take the over as well. I remain completely baffled by the 7. It's almost identical to the 8 and 9. The 10 is a little weird.

it’s an Engine cowling issue that has too be fixed before additional variants can be certified. Hence you have to turn Engine Anti ice pilot bulletin for the max. Once they get the fix approved by the Faa the aircraft will be certified pretty quickly.

Yeah, they changed the rules. Put all 3 under same set of rules and they'd all be approved or all not.

they think we have a tail strike problem now? 😂

Let's be real, they're more likely to just make some timely donations and coincidentally the FAA regulatory body will be less concerned about the EICAS and anti ice issues and give them that stamp of approval. If the FAA wanted to hold Boeing responsible they would have fined Boeing more than a week's worth of revenue for getting 346 people killed thanks to putting profit over safety.

flew with a newhire that was a p-8 pilot in a parallel life. He said the Poseidon has an eicas. It was one quick leg only so I didn’t have a good opportunity to press the idea but I was floored when he said that. Anyone confirm?

Chat GPT seems to think so. It also is capable of dropping torpedos ... last I checked that wasn't offered on the Max either.

Yes, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon is equipped with an Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS). This system provides pilots with real-time information on engine performance and system statuses, along with alerts for any malfunctions or anomalies. The P-8's EICAS is part of its advanced avionics suite, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency.
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The P-8 Poseidon, derived from the Boeing 737-800ERX airframe, incorporates several modifications to meet military requirements. These include a strengthened fuselage, raked wingtips, and upgraded power systems to support additional onboard electronics. The cockpit has been adapted to accommodate military-specific systems, including the EICAS, which is integral for monitoring the aircraft's complex systems during missions.


In addition to the EICAS, the P-8 features a comprehensive mission system with an integrated sensor suite, including radar, electro-optical, and electronic signal detection sensors. These systems enable the P-8 to perform a variety of missions, such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.


Overall, the inclusion of the EICAS in the P-8 Poseidon enhances its capability to conduct long-range maritime patrol missions effectively, providing the crew with critical information to ensure mission success and aircraft safety.

Guess they don’t think it’s important for the civilian sector. 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

Easy to design an airplane to military needs if they pony up the money and not have to deal with the FAA in terms of certifications beyond the aircraft type….