{
  "id": 10614968,
  "title": "Software bug holds up Boeing 737 MAX certification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/software-bug-holds-up-boeing-737-max-certification",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:20:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/09/29/software-bug-holds-up-boeing-737-max-certification/236974"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until they can determine that a new software glitch does not pose a safety risk. The issue stems from a cockpit software update that can cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landings. Boeing shares fell sharply after a Wall Street Journal article detailed the problem. While the planes already certified by the FAA are deemed safe, the FAA will delay the certification of the 737 MAX 10 until they are satisfied there is no issue. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the MAX planes currently certified are safe, but they will delay the 10 until they are confident there is no problem. Boeing, which relies on MAX production growth for its turnaround, has acknowledged the software issue. The company has issued a software update to address the problem, which is akin to an iPhone or Microsoft product update. However, Boeing introduced a new, smaller bug in the process. The FAA is working closely with Boeing and airlines, and has convened an advisory board to take immediate action if a safety concern is identified. Airlines such as United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines have not flown planes with the problematic software. Boeing's CEO had expected FAA certification of the 737 MAX 10 \"very soon.\"",
  "summary": "NEW YORK, Sept 29 — US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fres...",
  "key_points": [
    "FAA delays 737 MAX 10 certification due to software glitch",
    "Automated navigation feature may fail during landings",
    "Boeing issues update, but introduces new bug"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The delay in certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 means Boeing's production growth and turnaround plans are now uncertain, and its shares have already taken a hit.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News - Finance",
        "title": "Software bug delays certification of Boeing 737 MAX",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/software-bug-delays-certification-of-boeing-737-max",
        "published": "2026-09-29T00:05:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Boeing 737 Max 10 approval delayed over new software issue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/boeing-737-max-10-approval-delayed-over-new-software-issue",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:48:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}