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FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue

Federal regulators cleared a software glitch in certain Boeing 737 Max flight computers, determining the issue does not pose a safety concern. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the decision following a review by a panel of experts. The glitch previously raised airline industry worries about automated flight controls and potential overwork for pilots during specific landing scenarios. This ruling removes a late regulatory hurdle, boosting certification hopes for the largest variant of the narrow-body jet, the 737 Max 10, and allowing aircraft deliveries to continue.

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  • ✓ The Federal Aviation Administration said a panel of experts determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern.
  • ✓ WestJet first told Boeing about the software glitch cleared by the FAA, according to a memo.
  • ✓ The software glitch impacts automated flight controls and procedures during certain landings.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Federal Aviation Administration concluded that a software glitch in certain Boeing 737 Max flight computers is not a flight-safety issue.

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  1. FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max Software Glitch

    Federal regulators cleared a software glitch in certain Boeing 737 Max flight computers, determining the issue does not pose a safety concern. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the decision following a review by a panel of experts. The glitch previously raised airline industry worries about automated flight controls and potential overwork for pilots during specific landing scenarios. This ruling removes a late regulatory hurdle, boosting certification hopes for the largest variant of the narrow-body jet, the 737 Max 10, and allowing aircraft deliveries to continue.

    Why it matters

    The software issue affects procedures and automated flight controls during certain landings on some Boeing 737 Max aircraft. WestJet first discovered the problem and notified Boeing according to an internal memo. Boeing planned to roll back 737 software to keep deliveries flowing while regulators convened a review board to evaluate the glitch.

    What is confirmed

    • The Federal Aviation Administration said a panel of experts determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern.
    • WestJet first told Boeing about the software glitch cleared by the FAA, according to a memo.
    • The software glitch impacts automated flight controls and procedures during certain landings.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Boeing is rolling back 737 software to keep MAX deliveries flowing.

    What to watch next

    • Formal certification and approval of the Boeing 737 Max 10 variant following the FAA software review.
    • Additional regulatory filings or operational directives concerning 737 Max landing procedures.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Bloomberg.com — Boeing 737 Max 10 Approval Delayed Over New Software Issue
    2. CNBC — FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue
    3. Reuters — US FAA set to convene review of Boeing 737 MAX software issue on Friday
    4. Aviation Week — Boeing Rolling Back 737 Software To Keep MAX Deliveries Flowing
    5. WSJ — FAA Says 737 MAX Software Glitch Doesn’t Pose Safety Issue
    6. simpleflying.com — FAA Set To Convene Review Board To Address Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch
    7. Reuters — WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA, memo says
    8. Seeking Alpha — Boeing MAX 10 moves closer to certification after FAA software review (BA:NYSE)
    9. www.marketscreener.com — US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue | MarketScreener
    10. Investor's Business Daily — FAA Boosts Boeing 737 Max 10 Certification Hopes With Software Glitch Ruling
    11. www.cnbc.com — FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight ... - CNBC
    12. simpleflying.com — FAA Set To Convene Review Board To Address Boeing 737 MAX ...
    confidence 95%
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