The SMYD system was recently reclassified to stricter "Level A" safety standards, which apply to systems where failures could result in catastrophic consequences. Boeing has proposed a compliance timeline extending to October 2028, allowing time for retrofitting delivered aircraft to meet the new requirements. The exemption would also enable Boeing to introduce an enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) system across all 737 MAX models. The company has assured that current operational 737 MAX aircraft are unaffected by these certification issues. Ongoing Regulatory and Production Efforts This exemption request follows a similar move in 2023 when the FAA granted Boeing temporary relief from lightning and radiation standards for the 737 MAX 7. Boeing has emphasized that the SMYD system has a proven safety record, citing over 250 million flight hours. Boeing plans to demonstrate compliance once certification for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 is secured, alongside the fleetwide implementation of the enhanced AOA system.