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US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that a panel of experts found a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern. This ruling removes a major obstacle for the certification of the MAX 10, the largest variant of the narrow-body jet, which is now expected to proceed later this month. Boeing is rolling back software to maintain the flow of MAX deliveries while the certification process for the new variant continues. WestJet was the first airline to notify Boeing about the software issue.

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  • ✓ The FAA determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern.
  • ✓ The FAA ruling allows the certification of the MAX 10 variant to proceed later this month.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The FAA formally ruled that the software bug is not a safety risk, clearing the way for MAX 10 certification.

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  1. FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX software glitch for flight safety

    The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that a panel of experts found a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern. This ruling removes a major obstacle for the certification of the MAX 10, the largest variant of the narrow-body jet, which is now expected to proceed later this month. Boeing is rolling back software to maintain the flow of MAX deliveries while the certification process for the new variant continues. WestJet was the first airline to notify Boeing about the software issue.

    Why it matters

    The MAX 10 certification has been delayed for several years. Ensuring software stability is critical for the aircraft's return to full production and delivery schedules.

    What is confirmed

    • The FAA determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern.
    • The FAA ruling allows the certification of the MAX 10 variant to proceed later this month.

    Still unconfirmed

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

    What to watch next

    • Official certification of the 737 MAX 10 variant later this month
    • Further technical details on the nature of the software glitch
    Sources used for this update (14)
    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. Reuters — WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA, memo says
    4. Reuters — US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue
    5. Yahoo — US regulator finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug 'not a safety concern'
    6. www.straitstimes.com — FAA clears Boeing 737 Max 10 software glitch, no safety risk
    7. avbrief.com — MAX 10 Software Glitch ‘Not a Safety Concern’
    8. www.marketscreener.com — US Regulator Rules Boeing 737 Max Software Bug Poses No Safety Risk | MarketScreener
    9. www.marketscreener.com — Like a 'vertical roller coaster': Simulating flight FZ1073's sudden plunge
    10. www.channelnewsasia.com — US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue - CNA
    11. www.thestandard.com.hk — US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue - The Standard
    12. arynews.tv — Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue: US FAA
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