US FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification, shares dive 7%
The Federal Aviation Administration is delaying the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 following the discovery of a software glitch. The FAA will hold certification until it is satisfied with software fixes and determines if the bug poses a safety risk. The malfunction may disrupt navigation features and increase pilot workload during aborted landings or go-arounds. In response, Boeing and aircraft carriers are reverting software to older versions while investigators probe the impact on crew workload. Boeing shares fell 7% following the announcement.
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- ✓ The FAA is delaying the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 due to a software issue.
- ✓ Boeing shares dropped 7% after the FAA announced the certification delay.
- ✓ The software glitch could cause issues during aborted landings or go-arounds.
- ✓ Boeing and carriers are reverting software to older versions during the investigation.
What changed
The FAA officially halted 737 MAX 10 certification to investigate a software bug affecting aborted landings and navigation.
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FAA Delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Due to Software Glitch
The Federal Aviation Administration is delaying the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 following the discovery of a software glitch. The FAA will hold certification until it is satisfied with software fixes and determines if the bug poses a safety risk. The malfunction may disrupt navigation features and increase pilot workload during aborted landings or go-arounds. In response, Boeing and aircraft carriers are reverting software to older versions while investigators probe the impact on crew workload. Boeing shares fell 7% following the announcement.
Why it matters
The 737 MAX 10 is a long-delayed variant of the MAX family. This latest setback adds to a series of regulatory hurdles for the planemaker. The FAA has not provided a specific timeline for resuming the certification process.
What is confirmed
- The FAA is delaying the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 due to a software issue.
- Boeing shares dropped 7% after the FAA announced the certification delay.
- The software glitch could cause issues during aborted landings or go-arounds.
- Boeing and carriers are reverting software to older versions during the investigation.
Still unconfirmed
- The software glitch could disrupt navigation features.
What to watch next
- FAA determination on whether the software glitch poses a critical safety risk
- Boeing's submission of a corrected software fix for FAA review
- The FAA's announcement of a revised certification timeline for the MAX 10
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