FAA Says 737 MAX Software Glitch Doesn’t Pose Safety Issue

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   FAA Rules Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Not a Safety Risk

   The FAA has determined that a software glitch affecting certain landing procedures on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft does not pose a flight-safety issue. The agency's Corrective Action Review Board ruled last Friday that pilots maintain full control during the affected scenarios. This decision clears a path for the certification of the MAX 10. Boeing is rolling back software to maintain the flow of MAX deliveries while the FAA continues its review of the glitch. WestJet was the first company to notify Boeing about the software problem.

   Why it matters

   The glitch raised concerns regarding how 737 MAX jets land under specific circumstances. Resolving this issue is critical for the certification of the MAX 10 model. Boeing's delivery schedule depends on the resolution of these software concerns.

   What is confirmed

   • The FAA stated the Boeing 737 MAX software glitch is not a flight-safety issue.
   • The software glitch could affect procedures during certain landings.
   • The FAA's Corrective Action Review Board ruled that pilots retain full control during the affected landing scenario.
   • The ruling paves the way for the certification of the Boeing MAX 10.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Boeing is rolling back 737 software to keep MAX deliveries flowing.
   • WestJet was the first to tell Boeing about the software glitch.

   What to watch next

   • Official certification of the Boeing MAX 10
   • Details on the specific software rollback implemented by Boeing
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. CNBC — FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue
   2. Aviation Week — Boeing Rolling Back 737 Software To Keep MAX Deliveries Flowing
   3. WSJ — FAA Says 737 MAX Software Glitch Doesn’t Pose Safety Issue
   4. simpleflying.com — FAA Set To Convene Review Board To Address Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch
   5. Reuters — WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA, memo says
   6. Seeking Alpha — Boeing MAX 10 moves closer to certification after FAA software review (BA:NYSE)
   7. www.cnbc.com — FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight ... - CNBC
   8. Simple Flying — FAA Rules Boeing 737 MAX Landing Glitch Isn't A Safety Risk, Paving Way For MAX 10 Certification
   9. economictimes.indiatimes.com — US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue
   10. finance.yahoo.com — Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Does Not Pose In-Flight Safety Issue, Says FAA — BA Stock In Focus
   11. www.yahoo.com — FAA clears Boeing 737 Max software glitch, Max 10 certification path open
   12. www.marketscreener.com — Boeing's New 737 Max Software Glitch Not a Safety Issue, FAA Says | MarketScreener
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