US FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software glitch does not pose safety issue

WASHINGTON, October 2 - The Federal Aviation Administration has declared that a software glitch in certain Boeing 737 MAX flight computers does not compromise safety, paving the way for the approval of a larger version of the widely-used narrowbody aircraft. The decision was based on the fact that pilots maintain full control over the aircraft, and the indications provided to the flight crew are clear and unequivocal.

Earlier this week, the FAA had postponed certification of the MAX 10 while it conducted an analysis of the issue.