{
  "id": 10111280,
  "title": "Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/boeing-flags-737-max-software-glitch-affecting-landing-navigation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:39:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-flags-737-max-software-glitch-affecting-landing-navigation-feature-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US authorities have learned of a potential software glitch in flight computers on certain Boeing 737 MAX planes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Boeing has identified a previously unreported issue that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, as disclosed in company documents. This glitch emerged from a cockpit software update, and can occur when flight crews adjust their planned flight path after a missed approach.\n\nBoeing informed all 737 MAX operators in August about this software issue, which could result in pilots losing access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario. The company stated that they are working on a software update to permanently resolve the problem. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is aware of the potential issue and is collaborating with Boeing and airlines. The FAA has convened a Corrective Action Review Board and will take immediate action should a safety concern be identified.\n\nBoeing and airlines are assessing the matter to determine if it poses a flight safety concern. Major airlines Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have requested Boeing to avoid delivering new 737 MAX aircraft with the affected software and instead use an earlier version. It is unclear how many aircraft are currently operating with the flawed software. Boeing, its customers, and regulators are evaluating the issue, and its implications for flight safety.",
  "summary": "US authorities aware of a potential issue in a software update for the flight computers on certain 737 MAX planes",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/faa-investigates-software-glitch-in-some-boeing-737-max-jets",
        "published": "2026-09-27T01:32:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}