00:00After years of delays and intense regulatory scrutiny, the FAA has officially certified
00:05Boeing's smallest 737 MAX jet, the MAX 7, clearing it for commercial service.
00:11The aircraft's approval comes after extensive design changes, software updates, and additional
00:17safety testing following the fatal MAX crashes that grounded the fleet years ago.
00:22Southwest Airlines is expected to be the first carrier to put the jet into service,
00:27marking a major milestone in Boeing's long road to rebuilding confidence.
00:32While certification is a significant victory,
00:35regulators say close oversight of Boeing will continue.
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