US aircraft manufacturer: New software problem with Boeing 737 Max
Boeing seemed to have finally gotten quality issues under control with its 737 Max, which was once criticized as a troubled aircraft. But now a new flaw is being made public.
Boeing has discovered a new software issue with its widely used 737 Max model. The problem can prevent automated vertical navigation from being available on some aircraft after a failed landing attempt, forcing them to rely on a lower level of automation. Boeing emphasized that pilots are trained to land planes without automation and that the system can be reactivated with a series of steps.
The company is working on a software update to permanently fix the issue, but it is unclear how many of the over 2,000 delivered 737 Max aircraft are affected. Boeing informed airlines about the issue in August, saying it does not pose a safety risk.
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