{
  "id": 10044933,
  "title": "Boeing finds 737 MAX software glitch that may affect automated navigation - WSJ",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/boeing-finds-737-max-software-glitch-that-may-affect-automated",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T19:01:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/boeing-finds-737-max-software-glitch-that-may-affect-automated-navigation--wsj-4918621"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boeing has discovered a software flaw in its 737 MAX aircraft that could disable an automated navigation system during landing after a missed approach. This issue surfaced following a cockpit software update and may force pilots to manually operate the plane at low altitude, according to The Wall Street Journal. The glitch was reported after a missed approach, but Boeing initially deemed it non-threatening in August. The company is currently developing a remedy and a process to restore the automated navigation function. Several airlines, including Southwest and United, are urging Boeing to postpone deliveries of new MAX aircraft with the problematic software and utilize a previous version instead. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently probing the matter and may act if required. Boeing first identified the glitch in November 2024, but it was not deemed a safety concern at the time. After receiving feedback from airlines, a formal review commenced this month, with findings shared with the FAA. Boeing aims to finalize a permanent software correction earlier than the initially projected timeline of early 2028. This issue could also impact the certification of the 737 MAX 10 and the forthcoming MAX 7 models. It remains uncertain how many aircraft are presently operating with the affected software.",
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    "Boeing discovers software glitch in 737 MAX that may disable automated navigation during landing.",
    "Issue surfaced after cockpit software update in November 2024, initially deemed non-threatening.",
    "Several airlines urge Boeing to postpone deliveries and use previous software version."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch that could impact navigation: WSJ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/boeing-identifies-737-max-software-glitch-that-could-impact",
        "published": "2026-09-26T18:45:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}