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By Scott Hamilton

June 5, 2023, © Leeham News: Boeing continues to face a plethora of paperwork to certify the 737 MAX 7 this year. Officials hope to certify the largest member of the family next year, but won’t commit to this goal.

Boeing 777-9. Credit: Leeham News.

And there is no reason, at this time, to believe the 777-9 will require an entirely new type certificate despite major changes to the airplane.

So says Mike Fleming, senior vice president-Development Programs and Customer Support. Fleming made his remarks at Boeing’s media briefing on May 31 in advance of the Paris Air Show, which beings in two weeks.