Airplane manufacturer: Boeing reports software error in 737 MAX
The aircraft manufacturer has acknowledged another problem with its troubled 737 Max plane. Two airlines have asked that no new planes with the affected software be delivered for the time being.
Boeing has discovered a software error in the automatic landing navigation system of its 737 MAX model. The issue can occur after a software update if the crew changes the planned flight route after aborting an approach. Boeing informed all 737 operators of the problem last month and referred them to existing guidelines for pilots to handle such situations.
The company is working on a permanent solution, and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is collaborating with Boeing and airlines to address the issue. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have asked Boeing not to deliver new aircraft with the affected software.
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