Software bug delays certification of Boeing 737 MAX
US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fresh software glitch poses no safety risk, a top official said on Monday. The problem stems from a cockpit software update to the 737 MAX that can cause an automated navigation feature to fail when planes shift their approach to landing. Shares of Boeing, which has staked its turnaround in part of MAX…
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have announced a delay in certifying the Boeing 737 MAX 10 due to a newly discovered software glitch. The issue arises when pilots adjust their preprogrammed flight plan following a missed approach, causing an automated navigation feature to fail. Boeing shares plummeted following a Wall Street Journal report detailing the problem.
While pilots are trained to land planes safely without the automated system, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized that the current 737 MAX planes certified by the agency are safe. The FAA will convene an advisory board and take immediate action if safety concerns arise. Boeing CEO, Kevin Ortberg, had earlier expressed confidence in the FAA's certification of the 737 MAX 10.
Boeing engineers are currently working on a software update to permanently resolve the issue. The 737 MAX 10 was grounded for 20 months following fatal MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. Its certification is crucial for Boeing's turnaround, as the aircraft has been delayed due to the company's safety problems. This software issue is seen as a minor glitch compared to the original flight navigation system flaw (MCAS) that led to the crashes.
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