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  "id": 11579543,
  "title": "US regulator finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug ‘not a safety concern’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/us-regulator-finds-boeing-737-max-software-bug-not-a-safety-concern",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:38:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/10/03/us-regulator-finds-boeing-737-max-software-bug-not-a-safety-concern/237468"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 3, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that a software bug found in the cockpit of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 aircraft does not pose a safety concern. The malfunction could potentially disable an automated navigation feature when planes change their approach to landing.\n\nThe FAA's investigation board concluded that the issue does not pose a safety concern because pilots maintain complete control over the aircraft, and indications for the crew are clear and unambiguous. The agency emphasized that they will reassess their stance if new information arises regarding the bug.\n\nAs a result, Boeing will dispatch a notice to airlines outlining the issue and instructing employees on identifying and responding to the situation if it occurs. The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with the FAA while engineers develop the next software update.\n\nBoeing disclosed on Monday that it had informed all 737 MAX 10 operators about the software issue, which may prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario. The company added that it is collaborating with airlines to create a procedure enabling pilots to re-establish automated flight guidance in case the glitch occurs.\n\nDespite the FAA's review, neither the regulator nor Boeing disclosed whether the certification process for the 737 MAX 10 would be reinstated. The model is the final of four 737 MAX planes to receive regulatory approval for commercial operation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford affirmed that the certified MAX planes are safe but stated that the 10th model will be delayed until the issue is satisfactorily addressed.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK, Oct 3 — A software bug that delayed the US certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 aircraft does not...",
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        "title": "Boeing MAX 10 moves closer to certification after FAA software review",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "FAA clears Boeing 737 Max software glitch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/faa-clears-boeing-737-max-software-glitch",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:33:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/us-faa-says-boeing-737-max-software-glitch-poses-no-safety-issue",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:48:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug 'not a safety concern'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/faa-finds-boeing-737-max-software-bug-not-a-safety-concern",
        "published": "2026-10-03T02:30:13.000Z"
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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."
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