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Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

Boeing released footage from 737 MAX 10 certification campaign flights in Midland, Texas, showing autoland testing in strong crosswinds with gusty, near-operational-limit wind conditions. The work is aimed at validating the autoland system’s capability and robustness under extreme crosswind scenarios.

Discovered 2026-07-02T12:15:26.781484-07:00 | 2026-07-02T12:15:26.781484-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Certification test evidence from a major OEM shows how the 737 MAX 10 autoland system performs under extreme crosswind and gust conditions, informing future operational approvals and training assumptions for CAT III/low-visibility approaches.
The campaign’s focus on wind conditions at and beyond operational limits highlights the flight-control and landing-mode validation work that can affect flight availability and predictability in adverse weather.
For decision-makers tracking schedule and compliance risk, the completion of extreme crosswind autoland testing is a concrete milestone in the 737 MAX 10 certification effort.

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